D
Needs Improvement
49/100

McDonald Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 8120 McDonald RD, Mohawk, TN 37810
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 18th percentile in Tennessee
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

49
Repit Score
out of 100
247
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%18/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% 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 −26 points worse 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 proficiency22% (−7 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency22% (−3 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
White22%22%reading -19 pts, math -23 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income25%25%reading +9 pts, math +9 pts71st 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 8120 McDonald RD
City Mohawk
ZIP Code 37810
District 4701470
NCES School ID 470147000450
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37810

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,025
Per Capita Income $22,119
Poverty Rate 25.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%
High School or Higher 75.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $133,600
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 79.5%
Renter-Occupied 20.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for McDonald Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.9%
Hispanic/Latino 4.1%
Two or More Races 4.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 247
Teachers (FTE) 20.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for McDonald Elementary?
McDonald Elementary has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 McDonald Elementary?
McDonald Elementary has 247 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does McDonald Elementary serve?
McDonald Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does McDonald Elementary receive per student?
McDonald Elementary receives $11,067 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around McDonald Elementary in 37810 ▼
Avg Home Value
$219,487
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
20.5%

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