Serving 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Plainview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Plainview Elementary School's student population of 673 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
673 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Plainview Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainview Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#614 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
16%
Black
11%
20%
White
64%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rutherford County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainview Elementary School's ranking?
Plainview Elementary School is ranked #614 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Plainview Elementary School?
673 students attend Plainview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Plainview Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Plainview Elementary School offer ?
Plainview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Plainview Elementary School part of?
Plainview Elementary School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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