Benton Elementary School vs. South Polk Elementary School
Should I attend Benton Elementary School or South Polk 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
Benton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
South Polk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benton 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 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Polk 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 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
380 students
295 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#382 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
32
Kindergarten Students
49
43
Grade 1 Students
57
51
Grade 2 Students
64
45
Grade 3 Students
53
52
Grade 4 Students
61
32
Grade 5 Students
58
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
95%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
13%
