Mcdowell Elementary School (Closed 2023)

714 West 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
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Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mcdowell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
335 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
(20-21)
15-19%
28%
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(20-21)
10-14%
30%
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(20-21)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
31%
15%
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Black
36%
21%
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White
31%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Mcdowell Elementary School?
335 students attend Mcdowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Mcdowell Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdowell Elementary School?
Mcdowell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcdowell Elementary School offer ?
Mcdowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcdowell Elementary School part of?
Mcdowell Elementary School is part of Maury County School District.

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