Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower's student population of 388 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
School Motto
CSAS Proud!
School Rankings
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
45%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower's ranking?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower is ranked #121 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower often compared to?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Loweris often viewed alongside schools like Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower?
388 students attend Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower offer ?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower part of?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower is part of Hamilton County School District.
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