C
Below Average
53/100

Powell Valley Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 255 Powell Valley School LN, Speedwell, TN 37870
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 21st percentile in Tennessee
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.82 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 41st 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

53
Repit Score
out of 100
299
Students
enrolled
15.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%21/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%41/100Students gain 0.82 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.14 in 2009–19; 29th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% 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 -10 pts, math -12 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading +9 pts, math +9 pts77th 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 255 Powell Valley School LN
City Speedwell
ZIP Code 37870
District 4700630
NCES School ID 470063000252
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37870

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,672
Per Capita Income $24,831
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%
High School or Higher 81.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $126,300
Median Rent $660
Owner-Occupied 80.9%
Renter-Occupied 19.1%
View full data for ZIP 37870 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Powell Valley Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.9%
Female 44.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 97.7%
Hispanic/Latino 1.3%
Two or More Races 0.7%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 299
Teachers (FTE) 18.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Powell Valley Elementary?
Powell Valley Elementary has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Powell Valley Elementary?
Powell Valley Elementary has 299 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1.
What grades does Powell Valley Elementary serve?
Powell Valley Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Powell Valley Elementary receive per student?
Powell Valley Elementary receives $12,627 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Powell Valley Elementary in 37870 ▼
Avg Home Value
$232,964
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+7.1%
% Renters
19.1%

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