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#1312 of 1,786 schools in TN
Union Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Blount County · Friendsville, TN
A Blount County elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
330 South Old Grey Ridge RD, Friendsville, TN 37737
- Math 33% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Grove Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 35% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Union Grove 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average498/100K
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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
$80,377
Median home value
$293,900
Median rent
$1,029/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37737; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apostolic Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Mary Blount ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Maryville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Friendsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 208 | Compare → |
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.
Blount County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #19 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Grove Elementary School is listed in Blount County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Grove Elementary School
Union Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Friendsville, TN, part of Blount County, serving approximately 236 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,312 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Grove Elementary School
What grades does Union Grove Elementary School serve?
Union Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Union Grove Elementary School?
Union Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Grove Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Grove Elementary School rank in TN?
Union Grove Elementary School ranks #1,312 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Union Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Union Grove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Grove Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Union Grove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Union Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Grove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Union Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Blount County
- Phone
- (865) 980-1515
- Area population (ZIP 37737)
- 6,576
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.7
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 37737; 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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