Gleason School vs. Dresden Elementary School
Should I attend Gleason School or Dresden 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
Gleason School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Dresden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-4
Total Students
409 students
457 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#259 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
21
21
Kindergarten Students
23
104
Grade 1 Students
31
80
Grade 2 Students
29
86
Grade 3 Students
30
86
Grade 4 Students
29
80
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
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
96%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%