Mcfadden School Of Excellence vs. Discovery School
Should I attend Mcfadden School Of Excellence or Discovery 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
Mcfadden School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Discovery School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcfadden School Of Excellence ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher 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 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Discovery School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-6
Total Students
388 students
398 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#4 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
90%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
60
Grade 1 Students
60
60
Grade 2 Students
60
61
Grade 3 Students
60
60
Grade 4 Students
73
65
Grade 5 Students
75
66
Grade 6 Students
-
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
82%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
