Elementary Schools in Dyersburg

The Dyersburg area in Tennessee is home to two elementary schools, Dyersburg Primary and Dyersburg Intermediate School, which serve students from kindergarten through fifth grade. While the schools have a diverse student population, they have consistently underperformed academically compared to the Dyersburg district and Tennessee state averages.

Both Dyersburg Primary and Dyersburg Intermediate School have relatively low proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Dyersburg Intermediate School's Mathematics proficiency rate was 38.7%, compared to the Dyersburg district average of 42.9% and the Tennessee state average of 39.7%. Additionally, there is a notable difference in per-student spending, with Dyersburg Primary receiving approximately $1,315 more per student than Dyersburg Intermediate School.

While the schools have a diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and other racial/ethnic groups, their academic performance remains a concern. The lower student-teacher ratio at Dyersburg Primary (12.7 students per teacher) compared to Dyersburg Intermediate School (14.8 students per teacher) may contribute to the school's slightly better academic performance, but overall, the Dyersburg elementary schools face challenges in supporting student learning and achievement.