Decherd Elementary School vs. Rock Creek Elementary School
Should I attend Decherd Elementary School or Rock 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
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Top Rankings
Decherd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Decherd Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 6% 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
418 students
437 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1136 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
39
39
Kindergarten Students
65
81
Grade 1 Students
68
65
Grade 2 Students
63
60
Grade 3 Students
61
65
Grade 4 Students
69
63
Grade 5 Students
53
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
3%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
79%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
14%
