D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Petros Joyner Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 125 Petros Joyner School RD, Oliver Springs, TN 37840
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th 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

43
Repit Score
out of 100
159
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%12/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% 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 −12 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 proficiency12% (−17 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−18 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
White12%12%reading -20 pts, math -22 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income5%5%reading -8 pts, math -8 pts15th 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 125 Petros Joyner School RD
City Oliver Springs
ZIP Code 37840
District 4703090
NCES School ID 470309001236
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37840

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,559
Per Capita Income $34,011
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%
High School or Higher 88.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $181,300
Median Rent $770
Owner-Occupied 76.9%
Renter-Occupied 23.1%
View full data for ZIP 37840 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 37840 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 37840 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Petros Joyner Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 96.2%
Hispanic/Latino 1.3%
Black 1.3%
Two or More Races 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 159
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Petros Joyner Elementary?
Petros Joyner Elementary has a Repit School Score of 43 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 Petros Joyner Elementary?
Petros Joyner Elementary has 159 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Petros Joyner Elementary serve?
Petros Joyner Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Petros Joyner Elementary receive per student?
Petros Joyner Elementary receives $11,906 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Petros Joyner Elementary in 37840 ▼
Avg Home Value
$248,396
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1-Year Change
+6.8%
% Renters
23.1%

Other Schools in 37840

View all schools and real estate data for 37840 →

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