Very Good
#459 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 26% in state
Selmer Elementary
Elementary School · Mcnairy County · Selmer, TN
A Mcnairy County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
533 East Poplar Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375
- Math 43% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Selmer Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Selmer 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,739/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Selmer), 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
$50,108
Median home value
$143,500
Median rent
$677/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38375; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Adamsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 702 | Compare → |
| Bethel Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 458 | Compare → |
| Michie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | Not available | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mcnairy County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Selmer Elementary is listed in McNairy County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Selmer Elementary
Selmer Elementary is a public elementary school in Selmer, TN, part of Mcnairy County, serving approximately 525 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #459 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Selmer Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Selmer Elementary
What grades does Selmer Elementary serve?
Selmer Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Selmer Elementary?
Selmer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selmer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Selmer Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Selmer Elementary rank in TN?
Selmer Elementary ranks #459 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Selmer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Selmer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Selmer Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Selmer Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Selmer Elementary a charter school?
No, Selmer Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Selmer Elementary a Title I school?
No, Selmer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 525
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McNairy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (731) 645-3131
- Area population (ZIP 38375)
- 8,398
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
Official sources & links
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 38375; 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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