The top reported proficiency rate is 50% in English language arts. The lowest is 45% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Clyde Riggs Elementary
Clyde Riggs Elementary serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school in Portland, a small city in northern Middle Tennessee that is part of the Nashville metropolitan area. Portland has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by its manufacturing base and industrial expansion, with companies such as Daido America, Kyowa America, and Unipres operating plants in the city. The town retains a historic downtown centered on Main Street near the old railroad depot, and it hosts the Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival, a long-running community event. Housing values in Portland are near the state benchmark, and rents are typical for the region. The city is car-dependent, and major infrastructure projects including a new interstate interchange and a highway loop are underway. The school is part of Sumner County Schools, and publicly reported information on recent district-level changes was limited.
Enrollment at Clyde Riggs is modest for an elementary school, with a fairly even distribution of students across each grade from kindergarten through fifth grade. The student body is predominantly White, with a meaningful share of Hispanic students and smaller numbers of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, students with disabilities, and English learners was not reported; a parent may wish to ask the school directly about these supports.
On state assessments administered through the TNReady program, the school’s performance is near the middle range. In the most recent year, roughly half of students scored proficient or above in English language arts and in science, while a slightly smaller share reached proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect a single year; no multi-year trends were available. Science and math had high participation rates. A social studies assessment from an older year with a different test design showed a similar proficiency rate, but because the test changed, comparing that result to current ones is unreliable. The school does not serve grades that produce a graduation rate or a chronic absenteeism metric, so those measures do not apply.
No information was provided about specific academic programs or course offerings beyond the standard elementary curriculum. The school is not a charter and its magnet or Title I status was not indicated. Data on discipline, staffing ratios, and attendance patterns was also absent; any parent looking into these areas should follow up with the school or district office.
For a family considering Clyde Riggs Elementary, the picture is one of a stable, mid-sized neighborhood school set in a growing industrial city. The community offers a small-town feel with access to the broader Nashville economy, though it is car-oriented and commuting patterns reflect that. Academically, the school posts results that are typical of many elementary schools in the region, with a notable portion of students meeting state standards and room for improvement in math. The absence of subgroup data and program details means that families with specific needs or interests will want to seek more information from the school directly. The district itself appears to be in a period of steady operation without major publicly reported upheavals.
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