Happy Valley Elementary

Summary:

Happy Valley Elementary is a public elementary school located in Johnson City, Tennessee, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 529. The school is part of the Carter County School District, which is ranked 88 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Happy Valley Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, where its proficiency rates exceed the Carter County and Tennessee state averages. The school also ranks highly for its performance with specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students (ranked 6th out of 363 TN elementary schools in 2021-2022) and Special Education students (ranked 158th out of 577 in 2023-2024). Additionally, Happy Valley Elementary has a higher per-student spending ($11,004 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Happy Valley Elementary generally outperforms other schools in the Carter County district, such as Valley Forge Elementary and Central Elementary, it lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Johnson City district, like Fairmont Elementary and South Side Elementary. Additionally, the school's fluctuating ranking over the years suggests its performance has been somewhat inconsistent, though it remains a strong-performing school within its district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1840 Milligan HWY
       Johnson City, TN  37601


(423) 547-4028

District: Carter County

SchoolDigger Rank:
401st of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,157 Help


Students who attend Happy Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Happy Valley Middle School
High:    Cloudland High School
    Hampton High School
    Happy Valley High School
    Unaka High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  541

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Happy Valley Elementary ranks better than 60.6% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Carter County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.88. (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 (86.9%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Happy Valley Elementary is 15, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Carter County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Happy Valley Elementary is $12,157. 5 elementary schools in the Carter County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Happy Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Happy Valley Elementary 401st of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Happy Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Carter County:

SchoolDigger ranks Carter County 85th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Happy Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Happy Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 46.20 466th 809 42.4%
2011 56.26 380th 818 53.5%
2012 47.22 476th 820 42.0%
2013 57.14 437th 846 48.3%
2014 61.07 297th 853 65.2%
2015 73.17 204th 855 76.1%
2017 23.53 557th 646 13.8%
2018 35.78 636th 997 36.2%
2019 57.83 339th 985 65.6%
2021 39.11 576th 983 41.4%
2022 59.62 339th 1000 66.1%
2023 51.97 448th 1020 56.1%
2024 55.88 401st 1018 60.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Happy Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.60 253rd 395 35.9%
2021 44.27 176th 369 52.3%
2022 55.27 145th 447 67.6%
2023 70.00 85th 528 83.9%
2024 58.85 162nd 582 72.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Happy Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.41 445th 877 49.3%
2019 73.48 102nd 821 87.6%
2021 43.68 428th 823 48.0%
2022 72.30 155th 858 81.9%
2023 60.29 281st 865 67.5%
2024 69.19 171st 853 80.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Happy Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.87 362nd 926 60.9%
2021 44.44 496th 945 47.5%
2022 63.88 277th 975 71.6%
2023 48.99 478th 989 51.7%
2024 51.91 425th 990 57.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Happy Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.49 314th 916 65.7%
2021 34.43 604th 941 35.8%
2022 52.97 392nd 980 60.0%
2023 52.72 420th 987 57.4%
2024 57.89 357th 991 64.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Happy Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.32 6th 363 98.3%
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Rank History for White students at Happy Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.74 694th 841 17.5%
2019 48.84 367th 812 54.8%
2021 28.58 636th 844 24.6%
2022 42.47 463rd 844 45.1%
2023 34.88 571st 852 33.0%
2024 39.66 508th 847 40.0%
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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 Happy Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 773 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1989 796 4 4 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 806
1990 768 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1991 833 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 842
1992 863 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 872
1993 852 3 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 865
1994 923 5 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 938
1995 825 3 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1996 825 3 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1997 822 4 6 4 0 n/a n/a 20 856
1998 781 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 1 786
1999 752 3 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 764
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 646 646
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 660 660
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 623 623
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 623 623
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 591 591
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 611 611
2006 613 10 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2007 625 9 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2008 596 12 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2009 596 12 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 621
2010 562 16 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 589
2011 566 10 1 13 1 0 8 0 599
2012 540 12 1 15 1 0 11 0 580
2013 524 13 1 21 1 0 13 0 573
2014 493 13 2 26 1 1 15 0 551
2015 500 13 1 25 0 1 17 0 557
2016 519 13 1 22 0 1 8 0 564
2017 514 11 3 35 1 1 6 0 571
2018 507 11 1 34 1 0 10 0 564
2019 471 8 1 27 1 1 1 0 510
2020 448 7 1 25 1 2 2 0 486
2021 430 9 2 20 1 0 7 0 469
2022 426 10 0 28 0 1 15 0 480
2023 469 12 0 31 0 1 16 0 529
2024 470 12 0 34 0 1 24 0 541

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 Happy Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 781 42.0 18.5 n/a
1989 806 45.0 17.9 n/a
1990 772 45.0 17.1 n/a
1991 842 45.0 18.7 n/a
1992 872 45.0 19.3 n/a
1993 865 47.0 18.4 n/a
1994 938 48.0 19.5 n/a
1995 839 49.0 17.1 n/a
1996 839 49.0 17.1 n/a
1997 856 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 786 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 764 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 646 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 660 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 623 n/a n/a n/a
2003 623 n/a n/a n/a
2004 591 n/a n/a n/a
2005 611 n/a n/a n/a
2006 631 40.0 15.8 n/a
2007 645 40.0 16.1 58.9
2008 619 41.0 15.1 61.2
2009 621 42.0 14.8 60.4
2010 589 42.4 13.8 67.2
2011 599 42.3 14.1 70.5
2012 580 39.3 14.7 63.3
2013 573 37.0 15.4 70.9
2014 551 36.0 15.3 71.7
2015 557 36.0 15.4 72.9
2016 564 36.0 15.6 82.1
2017 571 36.3 15.7 n/a
2018 564 35.5 15.8 n/a
2019 510 34.0 15.0 n/a
2020 486 33.0 14.7 n/a
2021 469 32.8 14.2 n/a
2022 480 33.6 14.2 n/a
2023 529 35.2 15.0 n/a
2024 541 35.8 15.0 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 Happy Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 781 42.0 18.5 n/a
1989 806 45.0 17.9 n/a
1990 772 45.0 17.1 n/a
1991 842 45.0 18.7 n/a
1992 872 45.0 19.3 n/a
1993 865 47.0 18.4 n/a
1994 938 48.0 19.5 n/a
1995 839 49.0 17.1 n/a
1996 839 49.0 17.1 n/a
1997 856 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 786 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 764 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 646 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 660 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 623 n/a n/a n/a
2003 623 n/a n/a n/a
2004 591 n/a n/a n/a
2005 611 n/a n/a n/a
2006 631 40.0 15.8 n/a
2007 645 40.0 16.1 58.9
2008 619 41.0 15.1 61.2
2009 621 42.0 14.8 60.4
2010 589 42.4 13.8 67.2
2011 599 42.3 14.1 70.5
2012 580 39.3 14.7 63.3
2013 573 37.0 15.4 70.9
2014 551 36.0 15.3 71.7
2015 557 36.0 15.4 72.9
2016 564 36.0 15.6 82.1
2017 571 36.3 15.7 n/a
2018 564 35.5 15.8 n/a
2019 510 34.0 15.0 n/a
2020 486 33.0 14.7 n/a
2021 469 32.8 14.2 n/a
2022 480 33.6 14.2 n/a
2023 529 35.2 15.0 n/a
2024 541 35.8 15.0 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Happy Valley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $808 (8.6%) $7,800 (83.2%) $9,370
2020 $832 (8.7%) $8,243 (85.9%) $9,596
2021 $1,734 (15.8%) $8,571 (77.9%) $11,004
2022 $1,722 (15.2%) $8,808 (77.9%) $11,300
2023 $1,623 (13.4%) $9,556 (78.6%) $12,157

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Happy Valley Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 339th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 448th of 1020 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Happy Valley Elementary)45.533
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Carter County)3528.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Happy Valley Elementary)41.432.2
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carter County)3331.9
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Happy Valley Elementary)42.949.4
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Carter County)39.345.4
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Happy Valley Elementary)36.649.4
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Carter County)2944.1
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Happy Valley Elementary)44.140.7
 3.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Carter County)35.730.4
 5.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Happy Valley Elementary)38.940.4
 1.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Carter County)29.732
 2.3%
   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 Students510529
 3.7%
African American812
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2731
 14.8%
Pacific Islander11
White471469
 0.4%
Two or More Races116
 1500%


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Happy Valley Elementary ranks 401st of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 541 students attended Happy Valley Elementary.

Students at Happy Valley Elementary are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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