Ellen Myers Primary vs. Forge Ridge School
Should I attend Ellen Myers Primary or Forge Ridge 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
Ellen Myers Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Forge Ridge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ellen Myers Primary 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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).
Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Forge Ridge 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 10-14% (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 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-8
Total Students
305 students
161 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#267 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1295 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
17
-
Kindergarten Students
59
18
Grade 1 Students
60
21
Grade 2 Students
51
17
Grade 3 Students
60
12
Grade 4 Students
58
15
Grade 5 Students
-
18
Grade 6 Students
-
15
Grade 7 Students
-
27
Grade 8 Students
-
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
n/a
n/a
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
94%
98%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
18%
