Dresden Elementary School vs. Gleason School
Should I attend Dresden Elementary School or Gleason 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
Dresden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Gleason School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dresden 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 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gleason 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 36% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-12
Total Students
457 students
409 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#434 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥80%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
21
21
Kindergarten Students
104
23
Grade 1 Students
80
31
Grade 2 Students
86
29
Grade 3 Students
86
30
Grade 4 Students
80
29
Grade 5 Students
-
31
Grade 6 Students
-
30
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
34
Grade 9 Students
-
29
Grade 10 Students
-
24
Grade 11 Students
-
44
Grade 12 Students
-
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
89%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.21
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
