Bells Elementary School vs. Gadsden Elementary School
Should I attend Bells Elementary School or Gadsden Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bells Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Gadsden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bells Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gadsden Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
392 students
149 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#259 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
15
Kindergarten Students
54
18
Grade 1 Students
65
36
Grade 2 Students
53
20
Grade 3 Students
57
23
Grade 4 Students
50
17
Grade 5 Students
63
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
23%
8%
% Black
19%
9%
% White
56%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
13%