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White Pine Elementary

Elementary School · Jefferson County

3060 Roy Messer HWY, White Pine, TN 37890

Enrollment

705

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#1,027 of 1,786

In district

#9 of 12

Jefferson County

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White Pine Elementary

6.1/10

Elementary School in White Pine · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About White Pine Elementary

White Pine Elementary is a public elementary school in White Pine, TN, part of Jefferson County. White Pine Elementary serves approximately 705 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. White Pine Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,027 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for White Pine Elementary show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.3 pts below district
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • District avg 7.4
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.2% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.9% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-12 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.9 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,648
Chronic Absenteeism23.7%

White Pine Elementary — Students at White Pine Elementary score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 28.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 30.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 30 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
25%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
22.1%
ELA
30.4%
2025
Math
27.2%
ELA
34.9%

* 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: 6.5/10.

How White Pine Elementary Compares

See how White Pine Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.1/10
43th percentile in TN
Academic
5.1/10
Average
Growth
6.5/10
Average
Environment
6.4/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
51 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
23.7%

Location

3060 Roy Messer HWY, White Pine, TN 37890

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering White Pine Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lincoln Heights Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 7.1 miles away, in nearby Morristown), which scores notably higher. Another option is Talbott Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 6.4 miles away, in nearby Talbott), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Alpha Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 7.4 miles away, in nearby Morristown), which scores notably higher. For more schools in White Pine, see our White Pine schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 8.0 mi
School Distance Rating
NEW VISION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL White Pine 0.8 mi 4.1
LAKEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY-LAKEWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL White Pine 2.7 mi 5.2
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - LCS Morristown 4.2 mi 5.3
Witt Elementary Morristown 4.4 mi 7.9
West View Middle School Morristown 5.8 mi 7.0
ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Morristown 6.1 mi 7.0
LAKEWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Morristown 6.7 mi 3.1
Union Heights Elementary Morristown 6.4 mi 7.3
Morristown West High Morristown 7.0 mi 5.1
Lincoln Heights Middle School Morristown 7.1 mi 6.9
Lincoln Heights Elementary Morristown 7.1 mi 8.4
MORRISTOWN COVENANT ACADEMY Morristown 7.5 mi 6.9
Talbott Elementary Talbott 6.4 mi 8.2
Morristown East High Morristown 8.0 mi 5.7
Manley Elementary Morristown 7.9 mi 5.1
Hillcrest Elementary Morristown 8.1 mi 6.2
Alpha Elementary Morristown 7.4 mi 8.2
West Elementary Morristown 8.6 mi 7.4
Meadowview Middle School Morristown 9.0 mi 4.9
Maury Middle School Dandridge 8.0 mi 7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37890 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,905

Median Home Value

$204,300

Median Rent

$846/mo

Population

7,218

College Educated

21.1%

Homeownership

78.1%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

17.2%

Median Age

46.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about White Pine Elementary

What grades does White Pine Elementary serve?

White Pine Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend White Pine Elementary?

White Pine Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 705 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at White Pine Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at White Pine Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does White Pine Elementary rank in TN?

White Pine Elementary ranks #1,027 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is White Pine Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

White Pine Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 White Pine Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, White Pine Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is White Pine Elementary a charter school?

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

Is White Pine Elementary a Title I school?

No, White Pine Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
22 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
705
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.7%

District

Jefferson County
District Enrollment
6,854
Schools in District
14
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,648
District Rank
#9 of 12

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