Serving 122 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Short Mountain 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
94%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Short Mountain Elementary School?
122 students attend Short Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Short Mountain Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Short Mountain Elementary School?
Short Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Short Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Short Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Short Mountain Elementary School part of?
Short Mountain Elementary School is part of Cannon County School District.
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