Petros Joyner Elementary

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Petros Joyner Elementary is a public school in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, serving 179 students in grades PK-8 as part of the Morgan County School District, which is ranked 131 out of 139 districts in the state.

Despite spending more per student ($11,852 in 2020-2021) than the state average, Petros Joyner Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Tennessee elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the state and county averages, and it struggles to support its student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Interestingly, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5, but this does not seem to be a significant factor in its academic performance.

In contrast, the nearby schools in the Oak Ridge district, such as Glenwood Elementary, Woodland Elementary, and Willow Brook Elementary, consistently outperform Petros Joyner Elementary on academic measures, despite serving more diverse student populations. This suggests that the school's challenges may not be primarily driven by socioeconomic factors, and that a comprehensive review of its instructional practices, curriculum, and resource allocation may be necessary to address the root causes of its underperformance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 125 Petros Joyner School RD
       Oliver Springs, TN  37840


(423) 324-8600

District: Morgan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
778th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Petros Joyner Elementary usually attend:

High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  179

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.8%
Hispanic:
1.1%
African American:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.4% Help


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Compare Details Petros Joyner Elementary ranks worse than 76.4% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.53. (See more...)
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Compare Details Petros Joyner Elementary ranks worse than 72.7% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.9. (See more...)
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Petros Joyner Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Petros Joyner Elementary 778th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Petros Joyner Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Petros Joyner Elementary 427th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Petros Joyner Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Morgan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Morgan County 133rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Petros Joyner Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Petros Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 25.39 661st 809 18.3%
2011 25.60 676th 818 17.4%
2012 21.23 717th 820 12.6%
2013 45.13 596th 846 29.6%
2014 43.69 522nd 853 38.8%
2015 33.50 665th 855 22.2%
2018 24.09 784th 997 21.4%
2019 13.96 892nd 985 9.4%
2021 23.74 755th 983 23.2%
2022 23.12 778th 1000 22.2%
2023 21.74 804th 1020 21.2%
2024 26.53 778th 1018 23.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Petros Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.03 794th 821 3.3%
2021 20.24 710th 823 13.7%
2022 31.51 628th 858 26.8%
2024 23.72 719th 853 15.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Petros Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.49 757th 945 19.9%
2022 15.84 850th 975 12.8%
2024 29.25 724th 990 26.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Petros Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.24 881st 916 3.8%
2021 28.66 665th 941 29.3%
2022 40.34 560th 980 42.9%
2023 47.64 485th 987 50.9%
2024 26.56 754th 991 23.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Petros Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.29 773rd 841 8.1%
2019 8.26 799th 812 1.6%
2021 16.52 776th 844 8.1%
2022 13.74 792nd 844 6.2%
2023 13.37 807th 852 5.3%
2024 15.64 782nd 847 7.7%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Petros Joyner Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Petros Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 18.91 386th 435 11.3%
2011 6.64 455th 462 1.5%
2012 73.09 119th 466 74.5%
2013 61.21 205th 475 56.8%
2014 60.17 180th 485 62.9%
2015 26.89 422nd 492 14.2%
2018 32.14 401st 563 28.8%
2019 7.97 549th 574 4.4%
2021 9.30 531st 576 7.8%
2022 10.43 523rd 569 8.1%
2023 9.62 548th 594 7.7%
2024 28.90 427th 587 27.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Petros Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.97 286th 481 40.5%
2019 10.48 481st 490 1.8%
2021 22.04 393rd 483 18.6%
2022 17.40 446th 495 9.9%
2023 22.32 428th 514 16.7%
2024 33.16 344th 510 32.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Petros Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.57 493rd 523 5.7%
2021 16.79 440th 529 16.8%
2024 25.93 425th 560 24.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Petros Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.10 429th 481 10.8%
2019 4.55 484th 484 0.0%
2021 5.83 495th 496 0.2%
2022 5.62 495th 500 1.0%
2023 5.47 501st 503 0.4%
2024 20.17 431st 504 14.5%
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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 Petros Joyner Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 213 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1989 210 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 211
1990 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1991 184 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1992 179 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1993 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1994 179 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1995 172 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1996 172 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1997 167 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 168
1998 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -2 114
1999 236 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 229 229
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 252 252
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 234 234
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 234 234
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 249 249
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 252 252
2006 258 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2007 283 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2008 259 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2009 276 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2010 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2011 225 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 225
2012 235 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 237
2013 199 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 203
2014 200 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 202
2015 178 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 179
2016 192 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 194
2017 169 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 171
2018 163 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 165
2019 162 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 163
2020 170 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 173
2021 180 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 184
2022 186 2 0 6 0 0 1 0 195
2023 175 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 179

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 Petros Joyner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 213 11.0 19.3 n/a
1989 211 11.0 19.1 n/a
1990 200 11.0 18.1 n/a
1991 184 11.0 16.7 n/a
1992 179 11.0 16.2 n/a
1993 189 11.0 17.2 n/a
1994 179 12.0 14.9 n/a
1995 172 11.0 15.6 n/a
1996 172 11.0 15.6 n/a
1997 168 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 114 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 236 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 229 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 252 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 234 n/a n/a n/a
2003 234 n/a n/a n/a
2004 249 n/a n/a n/a
2005 252 n/a n/a n/a
2006 258 22.0 11.7 n/a
2007 284 21.0 13.5 77.1
2008 259 21.0 12.3 80.3
2009 276 21.0 13.1 72.1
2010 232 21.0 11.0 87.9
2011 225 20.0 11.2 84.9
2012 237 16.7 14.1 74.7
2013 203 15.0 13.5 75.9
2014 202 15.0 13.4 77.7
2015 179 16.0 11.1 67.6
2016 194 14.0 13.8 63.4
2017 171 14.0 12.2 n/a
2018 165 13.0 12.6 n/a
2019 163 11.0 14.8 n/a
2020 173 12.0 14.4 n/a
2021 184 12.1 15.1 n/a
2022 195 11.8 16.4 n/a
2023 179 13.2 13.5 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 Petros Joyner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 213 11.0 19.3 n/a
1989 211 11.0 19.1 n/a
1990 200 11.0 18.1 n/a
1991 184 11.0 16.7 n/a
1992 179 11.0 16.2 n/a
1993 189 11.0 17.2 n/a
1994 179 12.0 14.9 n/a
1995 172 11.0 15.6 n/a
1996 172 11.0 15.6 n/a
1997 168 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 114 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 236 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 229 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 252 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 234 n/a n/a n/a
2003 234 n/a n/a n/a
2004 249 n/a n/a n/a
2005 252 n/a n/a n/a
2006 258 22.0 11.7 n/a
2007 284 21.0 13.5 77.1
2008 259 21.0 12.3 80.3
2009 276 21.0 13.1 72.1
2010 232 21.0 11.0 87.9
2011 225 20.0 11.2 84.9
2012 237 16.7 14.1 74.7
2013 203 15.0 13.5 75.9
2014 202 15.0 13.4 77.7
2015 179 16.0 11.1 67.6
2016 194 14.0 13.8 63.4
2017 171 14.0 12.2 n/a
2018 165 13.0 12.6 n/a
2019 163 11.0 14.8 n/a
2020 173 12.0 14.4 n/a
2021 184 12.1 15.1 n/a
2022 195 11.8 16.4 n/a
2023 179 13.2 13.5 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 Petros Joyner Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $883 (7.9%) $9,388 (83.8%) $11,197
2020 $919 (8.1%) $9,589 (84.3%) $11,376
2021 $1,550 (13.1%) $9,113 (76.9%) $11,852
2022 $1,837 (14.8%) $9,388 (75.8%) $12,388
2023 $2,000 (14.0%) $10,804 (75.4%) $14,335

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Petros Joyner Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 892nd of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 804th of 1020 Elementary schools
 11.7%
Ranks 549th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 548th of 594 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Petros Joyner Elementary)22.235.7
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Morgan County)27.338
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Petros Joyner Elementary)22.250
 27.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County)27.841
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Petros Joyner Elementary)16.717.6
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County)25.827.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Petros Joyner Elementary)9.111.8
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County)27.726.6
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Petros Joyner Elementary)9.123.5
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County)16.529
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Social Studies (Petros Joyner Elementary)13.611.8
 1.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Morgan County)13.925.4
 11.5%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.6
 5.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Petros Joyner Elementary)7.723.5
 15.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County)21.722.2
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Petros Joyner Elementary)9.516.7
 7.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Morgan County)15.915.4
 0.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Petros Joyner Elementary)6.814.1
 7.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Morgan County)19.223.2
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Petros Joyner Elementary)9.719.2
 9.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Morgan County)20.323.8
 3.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Petros Joyner Elementary)8.911.8
 2.9%
   All Grades Social Studies (Morgan County)13.425.5
 12.1%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students163179
 9.8%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White162175
 8%
Two or More Races11


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Students at Petros Joyner Elementary are 98% White, 1% Hispanic.

Petros Joyner Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Students who attend Petros Joyner Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 179 students attended Petros Joyner Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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