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Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning vs. Barger Academy Of Fine Arts

Should you attend Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning or Barger Academy Of Fine Arts? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning
1601 Market St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Barger Academy Of Fine Arts
4808 Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37411
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Barger Academy Of Fine Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barger Academy Of Fine Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
518 students
362 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barger Academy Of Fine Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barger Academy Of Fine Arts.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barger Academy Of Fine Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hamilton County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Barger Academy Of Fine Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hamilton County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#404 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
#1173 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barger Academy Of Fine Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in TN)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barger Academy Of Fine Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in TN)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barger Academy Of Fine Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in TN)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barger Academy Of Fine Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning by grade.
This chart displays the students of Barger Academy Of Fine Arts by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
6
Kindergarten Students
94
68
Grade 1 Students
81
57
Grade 2 Students
85
57
Grade 3 Students
72
61
Grade 4 Students
81
62
Grade 5 Students
76
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Barger Academy Of Fine Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Barger Academy Of Fine Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
48%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Barger Academy Of Fine Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
36%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Barger Academy Of Fine Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Barger Academy Of Fine Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Barger Academy Of Fine Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Barger Academy Of Fine Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barger Academy Of Fine Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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