Bess T. Shepherd Elementary School

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Bess T. Shepherd Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

7126 Tyner Rd, Chattanooga, TN

Tyner Neighborhood

Hamilton County School District

494 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Valerie Brown

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
26%

Reading Proficiency
21%

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

21%

Math Proficiency

26%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 35	Full Time Teachers 35
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

897:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.6%	Female 47.4%
Black 43.1%	Hispanic 33.3%
White 14.1%	Two or more races 7.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander 2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

9/4/2025

My youngest son's teacher isn't even in class dojo. The teacher went into his backpack and took his phone which against the law. An sro had to they also have fights everyday

4.0 other

9/4/2021

I was a student here from 2013-2018/2019 and I personally LOVED it here, definitely a good elementary the teachers have a way of grasping your attention in classes even if it's boring. Although I've heard things have changed most of my teachers are still there, the teachers always helped me when I n...

1.0 parent

4/23/2019

God awful. Chattanooga should be very ashamed

5.0 parent

5/12/2015

I am a parent , and really happy that my son is going to this school. Same time feeling sad because it shows school rating as 2. Should not be. My son is getting good grades and the school teachers are really awesome. Encourages kids academic & other talents. School also have lot of clubs and they g...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Tyner Academy

9th to 12th
Public

C+

Silverdale Baptist Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

B+

Grace Baptist Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

B+

Sterchi Farm Trailhead

Shepherd Recreation Center

Shepard Rec Center Playground

Brainerd Levee Trailhead

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Faith Road Trailhead

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Tennessee Hamilton County Chattanooga 37421 Tyner

Bess T. Shepherd Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Chattanooga, TN and is served by the Hamilton County School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 494 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. Bess T. Shepherd Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $320,152. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tyner Academy, Silverdale Baptist Academy, Grace Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Chattanooga has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bess T. Shepherd Elementary School.

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