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#132 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 7% in state

Rogers Creek Elementary

Elementary School · Mcminn County · Athens, TN

A Mcminn County elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

137 County Road 82, Athens, TN 37303

  • Math 46% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.5% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+6.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.8 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$10,532
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Students at Rogers Creek Elementary score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
38%
2010
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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).

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rogers Creek Elementary 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,301/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Athens), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$60,874

Median home value

$196,800

Median rent

$815/mo

College educated

20.9%

Homeownership

68.5%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Riceville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–84.3 mi619Compare →
Calhoun ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–8Not available325Compare →
E K Baker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–8Not available322Compare →
Englewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–8Not available550Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Mcminn County

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#1 of 9
District spending per student
$10,532NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rogers Creek Elementary is listed in McMinn County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rogers Creek Elementary

Rogers Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Athens, TN, part of Mcminn County, serving approximately 278 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rogers Creek Elementary

What grades does Rogers Creek Elementary serve?

Rogers Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Rogers Creek Elementary?

Rogers Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rogers Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rogers Creek Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rogers Creek Elementary rank in TN?

Rogers Creek Elementary ranks #132 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Rogers Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Rogers Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Rogers Creek Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rogers Creek Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rogers Creek Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Rogers Creek Elementary a Title I school?

No, Rogers Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
278
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
McMinn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%
Area population (ZIP 37303)
25,226
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
42.1
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 37303; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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