Temple Hill Elementary

Summary:

Temple Hill Elementary is a public elementary school located in Erwin, Tennessee, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 83 students. The school is part of the Unicoi County School District, which is ranked 68 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Temple Hill Elementary has experienced significant challenges in recent years. The school's academic performance on TNReady assessments is generally lower than the Unicoi County and Tennessee state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20.9% of Temple Hill students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 35% for Unicoi County and 37.6% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low for male students and white students, ranking in the bottom 25% of Tennessee elementary schools in these subgroups. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $16,258 in the 2020-2021 school year, Temple Hill Elementary's academic performance has declined over the years, with the school's ranking dropping from a high of 37th in 2013-2014 to 720th in 2023-2024.

Interestingly, Temple Hill Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.59%) compared to the surrounding schools, such as Unicoi Elementary, Rock Creek Elementary, and Love Chapel Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. This racial homogeneity may indicate a need to address issues of equity and inclusion at the school. Comparing Temple Hill Elementary's performance to these nearby schools, which generally outperform it on academic measures, provides valuable insights and suggests opportunities for the school to learn from its higher-performing counterparts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 797 Old Highway RD
       Erwin, TN  37650


(423) 743-1661

District: Unicoi County

SchoolDigger Rank:
727th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,490 Help


Students who attend Temple Hill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Unicoi County Middle School
High:    Unicoi County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  106

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Hispanic:
4.7%
American Indian:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.1% Help


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Compare Details Temple Hill Elementary ranks worse than 71.4% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Unicoi County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.52. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (4.7%), American Indian (3.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Temple Hill Elementary is 10.2, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Unicoi County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Temple Hill Elementary is $20,490, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Unicoi County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Temple Hill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Temple Hill Elementary 727th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Temple Hill Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Unicoi County:

SchoolDigger ranks Unicoi County 68th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Temple Hill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Temple Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 59.71 337th 809 58.3%
2011 91.19 65th 818 92.1%
2012 94.83 45th 820 94.5%
2013 79.05 142nd 846 83.2%
2014 89.28 37th 853 95.7%
2015 60.95 339th 855 60.4%
2018 34.01 662nd 997 33.6%
2019 39.73 593rd 985 39.8%
2021 31.19 664th 983 32.5%
2022 41.04 567th 1000 43.3%
2023 65.24 296th 1020 71.0%
2024 30.52 727th 1018 28.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Temple Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.35 567th 877 35.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Temple Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.13 746th 916 18.6%
2021 23.14 740th 941 21.4%
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Rank History for White students at Temple Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.65 677th 841 19.5%
2019 31.56 604th 812 25.6%
2021 24.98 679th 844 19.5%
2022 30.87 612th 844 27.5%
2023 50.02 381st 852 55.3%
2024 19.71 748th 847 11.7%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Temple Hill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 175 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1989 169 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 169
1990 154 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1991 133 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1992 144 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1993 139 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1994 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1995 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1996 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1997 107 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 106
1998 142 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1999 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 148 148
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 130 130
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 125 125
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 125 125
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 128 128
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 119 119
2006 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2007 126 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2008 122 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2009 130 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2010 117 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2011 103 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 104
2012 86 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 87
2013 84 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 85
2014 87 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 87
2015 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 82
2016 86 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 87
2017 100 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 101
2018 106 2 0 5 2 0 1 0 116
2019 107 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 111
2020 102 0 0 7 1 3 2 0 115
2021 81 0 0 6 2 0 2 0 91
2022 80 1 0 7 2 0 2 0 92
2023 81 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 83
2024 96 1 0 5 4 0 0 0 106

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Temple Hill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 175 10.0 17.5 n/a
1989 169 9.0 18.7 n/a
1990 155 9.0 17.2 n/a
1991 134 8.0 16.7 n/a
1992 145 8.0 18.1 n/a
1993 139 8.0 17.4 n/a
1994 140 8.0 17.5 n/a
1995 112 8.0 14.0 n/a
1996 112 8.0 14.0 n/a
1997 106 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 147 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 153 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 148 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 130 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 125 n/a n/a n/a
2003 125 n/a n/a n/a
2004 128 n/a n/a n/a
2005 119 n/a n/a n/a
2006 100 7.0 14.3 n/a
2007 129 8.0 16.1 61.2
2008 125 9.0 13.9 60
2009 132 9.0 14.7 51.5
2010 117 7.0 16.7 59.8
2011 104 7.0 14.8 69.2
2012 87 7.0 12.4 58.6
2013 85 6.0 14.1 69.4
2014 87 6.0 14.5 70.1
2015 82 6.0 13.6 56.1
2016 87 7.0 12.4 78.2
2017 101 9.0 11.2 n/a
2018 116 9.0 12.8 n/a
2019 111 9.0 12.3 n/a
2020 115 8.0 14.3 66.1
2021 91 9.9 9.1 n/a
2022 92 10.3 8.9 n/a
2023 83 9.0 9.1 n/a
2024 106 10.3 10.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Temple Hill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 175 10.0 17.5 n/a
1989 169 9.0 18.7 n/a
1990 155 9.0 17.2 n/a
1991 134 8.0 16.7 n/a
1992 145 8.0 18.1 n/a
1993 139 8.0 17.4 n/a
1994 140 8.0 17.5 n/a
1995 112 8.0 14.0 n/a
1996 112 8.0 14.0 n/a
1997 106 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 147 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 153 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 148 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 130 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 125 n/a n/a n/a
2003 125 n/a n/a n/a
2004 128 n/a n/a n/a
2005 119 n/a n/a n/a
2006 100 7.0 14.3 n/a
2007 129 8.0 16.1 61.2
2008 125 9.0 13.9 60
2009 132 9.0 14.7 51.5
2010 117 7.0 16.7 59.8
2011 104 7.0 14.8 69.2
2012 87 7.0 12.4 58.6
2013 85 6.0 14.1 69.4
2014 87 6.0 14.5 70.1
2015 82 6.0 13.6 56.1
2016 87 7.0 12.4 78.2
2017 101 9.0 11.2 n/a
2018 116 9.0 12.8 n/a
2019 111 9.0 12.3 n/a
2020 115 8.0 14.3 66.1
2021 91 9.9 9.1 n/a
2022 92 10.3 8.9 n/a
2023 83 9.0 9.1 n/a
2024 106 10.3 10.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Temple Hill Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,005 (8.1%) $10,805 (87.5%) $12,350
2020 $421 (3.2%) $12,060 (92.1%) $13,095
2021 $1,054 (6.5%) $14,580 (89.7%) $16,258
2022 $1,550 (8.9%) $15,166 (87.2%) $17,386
2023 $1,163 (5.7%) $18,546 (90.5%) $20,490

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Temple Hill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 593rd of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 296th of 1020 Elementary schools
 31.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Temple Hill Elementary)35.317.6
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Unicoi County)37.935.2
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.836.4
 7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Temple Hill Elementary)35.312.5
 22.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Unicoi County)35.929.9
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.935.7
 1.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Temple Hill Elementary)16.750
 33.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Unicoi County)36.346
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Temple Hill Elementary)11.150
 38.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Unicoi County)29.651.1
 21.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Temple Hill Elementary)54.542.9
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Unicoi County)46.428.5
 17.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.237.2
 9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Temple Hill Elementary)63.650
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Unicoi County)34.331.8
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237.7
 2.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Temple Hill Elementary)32.641.7
 9.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Unicoi County)34.236.9
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Temple Hill Elementary)32.641.7
 9.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Unicoi County)2831.6
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11183
 25.2%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White10781
 24.3%
Two or More Races10
 100%


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Students at Temple Hill Elementary are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.

Students who attend Temple Hill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Unicoi County Middle School
High : Unicoi County High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 106 students attended Temple Hill Elementary.

Temple Hill Elementary ranks 727th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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