Summary
Park View Elementary School serves 425 students in grades Pre-K through 5 in Cleveland, Tennessee, as part of Bradley County Schools, and has earned a 4-star state rating for five consecutive years. The school has steadily improved from a 2-star rating in 2016–2017 to its current status as a reliable top performer, ranking 280th out of 1,019 Tennessee elementary schools in the 73rd percentile.
In the most recent testing year, Park View exceeded the averages for both Bradley County Schools and the state of Tennessee in every core subject, with particularly strong results in English language arts (53.7% proficient) and science (56.2%). The school also stands out for its work with economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the 81st percentile statewide — a sign that it is effectively supporting learners who often face additional challenges. Science proficiency follows an interesting pattern: 3rd graders score below state averages, but 4th and 5th graders jump well above them, suggesting a strong upper-grade science program. Math has also climbed steadily, from 44.4% proficiency in 2022–2023 to 51.6% in 2025–2026. Park View outperforms nearby schools including Taylor Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary, Waterville Community Elementary, and all Cleveland City Schools in its comparison group. However, it trails two close neighbors in the same district: Michigan Avenue Elementary, which ranks in the 91st percentile, and North Lee Elementary.
Operationally, Park View cut its chronic absenteeism rate sharply — from 19.4% to 12.2% in a single year — placing it below both district and state averages. Spending does not explain the performance differences: Park View spends $13,169 per student, more than Michigan Avenue Elementary ($11,288) and North Lee Elementary ($10,535), yet those schools achieve higher scores. Meanwhile, Park View outperforms schools spending thousands more per pupil. The three schools within a mile of each other — Park View Elementary School, Michigan Avenue Elementary, and Oak Grove Elementary — span the 92nd, 73rd, and 34th percentiles respectively, reinforcing that a school's leadership, culture, and programs matter far more than district averages alone.
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