Dogwood Elementary School vs. Amherst Elementary School
Should I attend Dogwood Elementary School or Amherst 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
Dogwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Amherst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dogwood Elementary 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 17% (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 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Amherst Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 33% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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
518 students
698 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1290 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#426 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
43
Kindergarten Students
88
103
Grade 1 Students
82
101
Grade 2 Students
82
113
Grade 3 Students
73
104
Grade 4 Students
69
121
Grade 5 Students
74
113
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
12%
17%
% Black
26%
10%
% White
50%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%