A
Very Good
91/100

Central Heights Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 158 Central Heights RD, Blountville, TN 37617
Overall
A
91/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 77th percentile in Tennessee
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.15 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 76th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

91
Repit Score
out of 100
235
Students
enrolled
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%77/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%76/100Students gain 1.15 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 81st percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +22 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−2 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (+7 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%32%reading -14 pts, math -13 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income10%30%reading -6 pts, math +15 pts66th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 158 Central Heights RD
City Blountville
ZIP Code 37617
District 4703990
NCES School ID 470399001623
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37617

Understanding the community around Central Heights Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,839
Per Capita Income $37,289
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%
High School or Higher 87.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $200,000
Median Rent $814
Owner-Occupied 83.5%
Renter-Occupied 16.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Heights Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2.1%
Two or More Races 3.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 235
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Heights Elementary?
Central Heights Elementary has a Repit School Score of 91 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central Heights Elementary?
Central Heights Elementary has 235 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Central Heights Elementary serve?
Central Heights Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central Heights Elementary receive per student?
Central Heights Elementary receives $11,930 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Heights Elementary in 37617 ▼
Avg Home Value
$316,450
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,600
1-Year Change
+3.1%
% Renters
16.5%

Other Schools in 37617

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026