Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spanish Immersion Barksdale ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spanish Immersion Barksdale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Spanish Immersion Barksdale's student population of 270 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Spanish Immersion Barksdale ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spanish Immersion Barksdale is 0.57, which is less 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
#24 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
9%
21%
White
60%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Spanish Immersion Barksdale's ranking?
Spanish Immersion Barksdale is ranked #24 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Spanish Immersion Barksdale often compared to?
Spanish Immersion Barksdaleis often viewed alongside schools like Rossview Elementary School, Sango Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Spanish Immersion Barksdale?
270 students attend Spanish Immersion Barksdale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Spanish Immersion Barksdale students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spanish Immersion Barksdale?
Spanish Immersion Barksdale has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spanish Immersion Barksdale offer ?
Spanish Immersion Barksdale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spanish Immersion Barksdale part of?
Spanish Immersion Barksdale is part of Montgomery County School District.
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