Dalewood Middle School vs. East Ridge Middle School
Should I attend Dalewood Middle School or East Ridge Middle 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
Dalewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
East Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 283 students in grades 6-8, Dalewood Middle School 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 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 681 students in grades 6-8, East Ridge Middle School 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 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
283 students
681 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1562 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1349 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
80
229
Grade 7 Students
102
210
Grade 8 Students
101
242
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
46%
% Black
76%
24%
% White
7%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%