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Defeated Elementary

Summary:

Defeated Elementary is a public school in Carthage, Tennessee, serving 277 students in grades PK-8 and part of the Smith County School District, which is ranked 34 out of 139 districts in the state.

Defeated Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 58.4% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 51.9% in English Language Arts, compared to 42.7% and 41% for the district, and 39.7% and 37.6% for the state. The school's strong performance is particularly notable in 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade core subjects, and it has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top half of Tennessee elementary schools. However, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students perform below the overall student population, indicating a need for targeted interventions to ensure equitable outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools in the Smith County district, Defeated Elementary generally outperforms them in academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. Schools like Forks River Elementary and Gordonsville Elementary School also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a high-quality educational environment in the district. By addressing the identified subgroup disparities and learning from the best practices of nearby high-performing schools, Defeated Elementary can continue to provide a robust and equitable educational experience for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 451 Defeated Creek HWY
       Carthage, TN  37030

(615) 774-3150

District: Smith County

SchoolDigger Rank:
194th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Defeated Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Smith County Middle School
High:    Gordonsville High School
    Smith County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  277

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
Hispanic:
1.8%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.1% Help


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Compare Details Defeated Elementary ranks better than 80.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details Defeated Elementary ranks better than 77.3% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.43. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Defeated Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Defeated Elementary 194th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Defeated Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Defeated Elementary 133rd of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Defeated Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Smith County:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith County 38th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Defeated Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Defeated Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 84.58 108th 809 86.7%
2011 60.15 343rd 818 58.1%
2012 30.18 646th 820 21.2%
2013 68.84 263rd 846 68.9%
2014 49.63 443rd 853 48.1%
2015 40.51 600th 855 29.8%
2018 43.88 541st 997 45.7%
2019 58.86 328th 985 66.7%
2021 62.62 276th 983 71.9%
2022 55.82 387th 1000 61.3%
2023 68.50 248th 1020 75.7%
2024 74.75 194th 1018 80.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Defeated Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.86 584th 877 33.4%
2021 29.37 606th 823 26.4%
2023 36.84 559th 865 35.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Defeated Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.93 565th 926 39.0%
2021 46.49 462nd 945 51.1%
2022 44.21 514th 975 47.3%
2023 59.98 333rd 989 66.3%
2024 62.31 306th 990 69.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Defeated Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.37 103rd 916 88.8%
2021 76.80 159th 941 83.1%
2022 66.79 238th 980 75.7%
2023 72.69 198th 987 79.9%
2024 79.10 151st 991 84.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Defeated Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.23 566th 841 32.7%
2019 46.15 400th 812 50.7%
2021 52.76 332nd 844 60.7%
2022 46.81 407th 844 51.8%
2023 59.43 267th 852 68.7%
2024 64.29 242nd 847 71.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Defeated Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Defeated Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 66.72 131st 435 69.9%
2011 53.56 229th 462 50.4%
2012 90.11 31st 466 93.3%
2013 81.87 48th 475 89.9%
2014 60.53 175th 485 63.9%
2015 47.83 304th 492 38.2%
2018 56.44 208th 563 63.1%
2019 53.77 216th 574 62.4%
2021 55.48 212th 576 63.2%
2022 67.35 142nd 569 75.0%
2023 69.65 141st 594 76.3%
2024 70.43 133rd 587 77.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Defeated Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.20 254th 481 47.2%
2023 36.84 313th 514 39.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Defeated Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.35 312th 529 41.0%
2021 25.81 401st 538 25.5%
2022 43.19 309th 552 44.0%
2023 48.08 274th 560 51.1%
2024 45.90 290th 554 47.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Defeated Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.63 196th 523 62.5%
2021 67.42 112th 529 78.8%
2022 81.07 62nd 540 88.5%
2023 78.62 76th 557 86.4%
2024 82.94 62nd 560 88.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Defeated Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.35 219th 481 54.5%
2019 44.62 245th 484 49.4%
2021 47.36 235th 496 52.6%
2022 61.39 149th 500 70.2%
2023 62.21 158th 503 68.6%
2024 61.16 161st 504 68.1%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, May 5, 2022

Open Quote Every other year there is a HUGE class. Instead of splitting the class and putting 16 or 17 students with 1 teacher, they'll have a class of 34 in one room with 2 teachers. The teachers take on teaching different subjects, but each teaches the entire class of 34 students at once. Students get less one-on-one time and teachers don't have time to really get to know each student. So if your student starts Kindergarten in an even number year, a big class is guaranteed until they leave in 8th grade. But if your student starts in an odd number year, they're guaranteed a smaller class through 8th grade. So the kids in the big classes are guaranteed to NEVER get the small group experience. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Defeated Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 163 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1989 179 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 180
1990 174 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1991 184 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1992 166 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1993 163 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1994 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1995 176 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1996 176 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1997 150 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 153
1998 149 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 21 175
1999 156 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 170 170
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 180 180
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 172 172
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 172 172
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 173 173
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 156 156
2006 158 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2007 234 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2008 204 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2009 208 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2010 209 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2011 197 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 200
2012 203 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 210
2013 189 3 0 5 0 0 1 0 198
2014 212 2 1 4 0 1 1 0 221
2015 221 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 229
2016 244 2 0 3 0 0 3 0 252
2017 257 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 264
2018 273 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 280
2019 244 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 249
2020 253 2 0 4 0 0 3 0 262
2021 248 2 0 3 1 0 7 0 261
2022 258 1 0 3 0 0 9 0 271
2023 264 3 0 5 0 1 4 0 277

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 Defeated Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 165 6.0 27.5 n/a
1989 180 9.0 20.0 n/a
1990 175 9.0 19.4 n/a
1991 185 8.0 23.1 n/a
1992 167 8.0 20.8 n/a
1993 163 8.0 20.4 n/a
1994 166 9.0 18.4 n/a
1995 176 10.0 17.6 n/a
1996 176 10.0 17.6 n/a
1997 153 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 175 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 157 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 170 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 180 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 172 n/a n/a n/a
2003 172 n/a n/a n/a
2004 173 n/a n/a n/a
2005 156 n/a n/a n/a
2006 162 12.1 13.4 n/a
2007 236 16.0 14.8 46.2
2008 206 13.0 15.8 57.8
2009 213 14.0 15.2 54.9
2010 212 16.0 13.2 61.8
2011 200 13.0 15.3 66
2012 210 14.0 15.0 62.9
2013 198 13.0 15.2 60.6
2014 221 13.0 17.0 54.8
2015 229 15.0 15.2 53.3
2016 252 16.0 15.7 61.5
2017 264 14.9 17.7 n/a
2018 280 15.1 18.5 n/a
2019 249 17.8 13.9 n/a
2020 262 18.7 14.0 48.1
2021 261 18.4 14.1 n/a
2022 271 18.5 14.5 n/a
2023 277 19.6 14.0 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 Defeated Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 165 6.0 27.5 n/a
1989 180 9.0 20.0 n/a
1990 175 9.0 19.4 n/a
1991 185 8.0 23.1 n/a
1992 167 8.0 20.8 n/a
1993 163 8.0 20.4 n/a
1994 166 9.0 18.4 n/a
1995 176 10.0 17.6 n/a
1996 176 10.0 17.6 n/a
1997 153 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 175 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 157 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 170 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 180 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 172 n/a n/a n/a
2003 172 n/a n/a n/a
2004 173 n/a n/a n/a
2005 156 n/a n/a n/a
2006 162 12.1 13.4 n/a
2007 236 16.0 14.8 46.2
2008 206 13.0 15.8 57.8
2009 213 14.0 15.2 54.9
2010 212 16.0 13.2 61.8
2011 200 13.0 15.3 66
2012 210 14.0 15.0 62.9
2013 198 13.0 15.2 60.6
2014 221 13.0 17.0 54.8
2015 229 15.0 15.2 53.3
2016 252 16.0 15.7 61.5
2017 264 14.9 17.7 n/a
2018 280 15.1 18.5 n/a
2019 249 17.8 13.9 n/a
2020 262 18.7 14.0 48.1
2021 261 18.4 14.1 n/a
2022 271 18.5 14.5 n/a
2023 277 19.6 14.0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Defeated Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $725 (8.2%) $7,453 (84.0%) $8,873
2020 $648 (7.0%) $7,851 (84.8%) $9,260
2021 $756 (8.1%) $7,782 (83.4%) $9,336
2022 $784 (8.2%) $8,081 (84.2%) $9,603
2023 $824 (8.0%) $8,682 (83.9%) $10,352

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 328th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 248th of 1020 Elementary schools
 9%
Ranks 216th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 141st of 594 Middle schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Defeated Elementary)6069
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith County)54.253.3
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Defeated Elementary)33.372.4
 39.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smith County)40.744
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Defeated Elementary)40.663
 22.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Smith County)4953.4
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Defeated Elementary)43.859.3
 15.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Smith County)40.354.9
 14.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Defeated Elementary)3539.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Smith County)4538.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Defeated Elementary)3545.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Smith County)33.836
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Defeated Elementary)52.637.5
 15.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Smith County)44.742
 2.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Defeated Elementary)42.134.4
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Smith County)38.136
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Defeated Elementary)26.334.4
 8.1%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Smith County)31.637.8
 6.2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Defeated Elementary)31.652.6
 21%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Smith County)34.435.5
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Defeated Elementary)31.647.4
 15.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Smith County)3142.4
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Defeated Elementary)42.163.2
 21.1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Smith County)28.947.8
 18.9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Defeated Elementary)53.852.2
 1.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Smith County)57.438
 19.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Defeated Elementary)23.143.5
 20.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Smith County)27.935.6
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Defeated Elementary)21.460.9
 39.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Smith County)36.447.3
 10.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Defeated Elementary)45.951.5
 5.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Smith County)47.243.4
 3.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Defeated Elementary)36.150.3
 14.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Smith County)35.341.4
 6.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Defeated Elementary)30.850
 19.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Smith County)32.144.3
 12.2%
   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 Students249277
 11.2%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic25
 150%
Pacific Islander01
White244264
 8.2%
Two or More Races24
 100%

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Students who attend Defeated Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Smith County Middle School
High : Gordonsville High School
High : Smith County High School

Students at Defeated Elementary are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended Defeated Elementary.

Defeated Elementary ranks 194th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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