Summary:
Byars Dowdy Elementary is a public elementary school in Lebanon, Tennessee, serving 495 students in grades PK-5. While the school is part of the Lebanon District, which is ranked 44 out of 139 districts in the state, Byars Dowdy's academic performance has generally lagged behind nearby schools, especially those in the higher-performing Wilson County District.
One of Byars Dowdy's unique characteristics is its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 53.33% White, 14.34% African American, 25.05% Hispanic, and 6.46% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby schools, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is below the Lebanon district and Tennessee state averages, with proficiency rates of 44.7% in Mathematics, 37.9% in English Language Arts, and 38.2% in Science. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 2 and 3 stars in recent years, indicating room for improvement.
While Byars Dowdy has performed well with English Language Learners, ranking 50 out of 164 Tennessee elementary schools in 2022-2023, the school's performance with Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students is relatively lower. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Gladeville Elementary, a Wilson County school, had significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics (59.9%), English Language Arts (54%), and Science (60.8%) compared to Byars Dowdy. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of these subgroups to improve overall academic outcomes.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Lebanon
SchoolDigger Rank:
508th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools
Students who attend Byars Dowdy Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3
Number of students: 495
Racial breakdown:
White:
53.3%
Hispanic:
25.1%
African American:
14.3%
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Two or more races:
6.5%
Asian:
0.4%
American Indian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.2%
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