Debusk Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was equal to the Tennessee state average of 35%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
364 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(18-19)n/a
n/a
Asian
(18-19)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(18-19)3%
11%
Black
(18-19)n/a
22%
White
(18-19)96%
62%
Hawaiian
(18-19)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(18-19)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Greene County School District
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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Debusk Elementary School?
364 students attend Debusk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Debusk Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Debusk Elementary School offer ?
Debusk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Debusk Elementary School part of?
Debusk Elementary School is part of Greene County School District.
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