A+
Excellent
93/100

Ridgemont Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1285 N Highway 45 By - Pass, Union City, TN 38261
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 71st percentile in Tennessee
Growth
A
Students gain 1.19 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 85th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Tennessee for growth

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

93
Repit Score
out of 100
369
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%71/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%85/100Students gain 1.19 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.23 in 2009–19; 85th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs 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 +23 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 proficiency30% (+1 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency35% (+10 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
White32%32%reading +0 pts, math -2 pts60th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%37%reading +6 pts, math +20 pts81st percentile (list)
Low-income17%22%reading +4 pts, math +9 pts69th 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 1285 N Highway 45 By - Pass
City Union City
ZIP Code 38261
District 4703270
NCES School ID 470327002014
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38261

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,576
Per Capita Income $29,087
Poverty Rate 13.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%
High School or Higher 85.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $136,900
Median Rent $726
Owner-Occupied 59.7%
Renter-Occupied 40.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ridgemont Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 59.1%
Hispanic/Latino 32.3%
Black 3.5%
Two or More Races 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 1.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 369
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ridgemont Elementary?
Ridgemont Elementary has a Repit School Score of 93 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 Ridgemont Elementary?
Ridgemont Elementary has 369 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Ridgemont Elementary serve?
Ridgemont Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ridgemont Elementary receive per student?
Ridgemont Elementary receives $13,361 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ridgemont Elementary in 38261 ▼
Avg Home Value
$173,065
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,021
1-Year Change
+10.1%
% Renters
40.3%

Other Schools in 38261

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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