Blackman Elementary School vs. Overall Creek Elementary School
Should I attend Blackman Elementary School or Overall Creek 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
Blackman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Overall Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,140 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blackman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 997 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Overall Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-6
Total Students
1,140 students
997 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#117 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
5
-
Kindergarten Students
201
152
Grade 1 Students
166
172
Grade 2 Students
183
157
Grade 3 Students
195
164
Grade 4 Students
187
165
Grade 5 Students
203
152
Grade 6 Students
-
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
11%
% Black
23%
14%
% White
47%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
16%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
n/a