New Center Elementary School vs. Catons Chapel Elementary School
Should I attend New Center Elementary School or Catons Chapel 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
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Catons Chapel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 847 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Center Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Catons Chapel 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-6
Total Students
847 students
312 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#619 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#218 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
87
49
Grade 1 Students
85
33
Grade 2 Students
82
46
Grade 3 Students
95
40
Grade 4 Students
97
43
Grade 5 Students
94
43
Grade 6 Students
97
40
Grade 7 Students
113
-
Grade 8 Students
97
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
92%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
88%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
20%
