Burt Elementary

Burt Elementary is a public elementary school located in Clarksville, Tennessee, serving grades 3-5 with a student population of 354. The school is part of the Montgomery County School District, which is ranked 55 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burt Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 32.77% White, 40.4% African American, 12.71% Hispanic, and 12.71% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is generally lower than the Montgomery County and Tennessee state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (24.1%), English Language Arts (25.9%), and Science (30.7%) are significantly below the county and state averages. Burt Elementary's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 361 out of 853 Tennessee elementary schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 801 out of 1,008 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Burt Elementary's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools in the Montgomery County district, some schools, such as Barksdale Elementary and Spanish Immersion @ Barksdale, have significantly higher academic achievement, suggesting that there may be successful practices or programs that could be replicated at Burt Elementary. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and the relatively high student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to the school's academic challenges.