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Waterville Community Elementary School

Elementary School · Bradley County

4081 Dalton Pike, Cleveland, TN 37323

Enrollment

672

Student-Teacher

16.4:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#1,129 of 1,786

In Cleveland

#19 of 24

public schools

In district

#15 of 16

Bradley County

Equity

7.4 / 10

Very Good

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Waterville Community Elementary School

5.8/10

Elementary School in Cleveland · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.3/10

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About Waterville Community Elementary School

Waterville Community Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, TN, part of Bradley County. Waterville Community Elementary School serves approximately 672 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Waterville Community Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,129 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Waterville Community Elementary School show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.5 pts below district
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • District avg 7.3
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.3% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.5 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,165
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Waterville Community Elementary School — Students at Waterville Community Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 43.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 42.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 31 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
42.2%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
42.4%
ELA
41.3%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.4/10.

How Waterville Community Elementary School Compares

See how Waterville Community Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.8/10
37th percentile in TN
Academic
7.1/10
Very Good
Growth
5.4/10
Average
Environment
4.9/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
41 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
14.7%

Location

4081 Dalton Pike, Cleveland, TN 37323

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Waterville Community Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Park View Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 4.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Michigan Avenue Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 5.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Black Fox Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Lake Forest Middle School Cleveland 1.5 mi 6.3
Blythe-Bower Elementary Cleveland 2.8 mi 6.4
CLEVELAND ACADEMY Cleveland 3.1 mi
Oak Grove Elementary School Cleveland 3.5 mi 6.2
CLEVELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cleveland 3.8 mi 5.8
Black Fox Elementary School Cleveland 3.4 mi 7.9
Bradley Central High School Cleveland 4.2 mi 5.4
Arnold Memorial Elementary Cleveland 4.5 mi 5.3
Park View Elementary School Cleveland 4.4 mi 8.2
Mayfield Elementary Cleveland 4.9 mi 6.4
Ocoee Middle School Cleveland 5.2 mi 6.9
North Cleveland GOAL Academy Cleveland 5.2 mi
Bradley County Virtual School Cleveland 5.2 mi 7.3
G.R. Stuart Elementary Cleveland 5.3 mi 5.8
Michigan Avenue Elementary School Cleveland 5.2 mi 8.0
UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cleveland 5.6 mi 7.4
Valley View Elementary School Cleveland 5.0 mi 6.8
BOWMAN HILLS SCHOOL Cleveland 6.1 mi 5.6
Prospect Elementary School Cleveland 6.0 mi 7.5
Taylor Elementary School Cleveland 5.2 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37323 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,538

Median Home Value

$213,900

Median Rent

$908/mo

Population

30,764

College Educated

18.3%

Homeownership

78.7%

Avg Commute

24.8 min

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Median Age

41.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Waterville Community Elementary School

What grades does Waterville Community Elementary School serve?

Waterville Community Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Waterville Community Elementary School?

Waterville Community Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterville Community Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Waterville Community Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Waterville Community Elementary School rank in TN?

Waterville Community Elementary School ranks #1,129 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Waterville Community Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Waterville Community Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Waterville Community Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterville Community Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Waterville Community Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Waterville Community Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
4 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
23 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
672
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Bradley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%

District

Bradley County
District Enrollment
10,336
Schools in District
18
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,165
District Rank
#15 of 16

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