Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Byrns Darden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byrns Darden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Byrns Darden Elementary School's student population of 542 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Byrns Darden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byrns Darden Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#906 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
32%
21%
White
29%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byrns Darden Elementary School's ranking?
Byrns Darden Elementary School is ranked #906 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Byrns Darden Elementary School often compared to?
Byrns Darden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Byrns Darden Elementary School?
542 students attend Byrns Darden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Byrns Darden Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byrns Darden Elementary School?
Byrns Darden Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Byrns Darden Elementary School offer ?
Byrns Darden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byrns Darden Elementary School part of?
Byrns Darden Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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