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#787 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 44% in state

Ridgeview Elementary School

Elementary School · Washington County · Gray, TN

A Washington County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

252 Sam Jenkins RD, Gray, TN 37615

  • Math 69% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.8% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+29.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$11,306
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Students at Ridgeview Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency69%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
69%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Ridgeview Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average480/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,556

Median home value

$261,200

Median rent

$966/mo

College educated

40%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Living Springs Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–80.7 mi34Compare →
Gray Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–82.2 mi498Compare →
Sulphur Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4K–83.8 mi365Compare →
Boones Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–84.1 mi809Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Washington County

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#6 of 13
District spending per student
$11,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ridgeview Elementary School is listed in Washington County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ridgeview Elementary School

Ridgeview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gray, TN, part of Washington County, serving approximately 788 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #787 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ridgeview Elementary School

What grades does Ridgeview Elementary School serve?

Ridgeview Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?

Ridgeview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 788 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ridgeview Elementary School rank in TN?

Ridgeview Elementary School ranks #787 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Ridgeview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ridgeview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Ridgeview Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgeview Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ridgeview Elementary School a charter school?

No, Ridgeview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ridgeview Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Ridgeview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
788
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%
Area population (ZIP 37615)
22,013
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
44.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37615; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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