Benton Elementary School vs. Valley View Elementary School
Should I attend Benton Elementary School or Valley View 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
Valley View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valley View 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 12% 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
293 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#500 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%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
20
Kindergarten Students
49
43
Grade 1 Students
57
49
Grade 2 Students
64
52
Grade 3 Students
53
49
Grade 4 Students
61
41
Grade 5 Students
58
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
95%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
17%