Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning's student population of 518 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
48%
21%
White
36%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning's ranking?
Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning is ranked #404 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning often compared to?
Battle Academy For Teaching And Learningis often viewed alongside schools like Barger Academy Of Fine Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning?
518 students attend Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning students are Black, 36% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning?
Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning offer ?
Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning part of?
Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning is part of Hamilton County School District.
In what neighborhood is Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning located?
Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning is located in the Southside Historic District neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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