Newbern Elementary School vs. Holice Powell Elementary School
Should I attend Newbern Elementary School or Holice Powell 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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Holice Powell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newbern Elementary 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 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holice Powell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
541 students
250 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#320 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
28
Kindergarten Students
84
37
Grade 1 Students
79
38
Grade 2 Students
86
40
Grade 3 Students
78
37
Grade 4 Students
88
43
Grade 5 Students
81
27
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
5%
1%
% Black
13%
2%
% White
81%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%