North Elementary School vs. Palmer Elementary School
Should I attend North Elementary School or Palmer 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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Palmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Palmer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
333 students
124 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#814 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#894 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
17
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Kindergarten Students
41
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Grade 1 Students
42
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Grade 2 Students
32
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Grade 3 Students
44
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Grade 4 Students
31
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Grade 5 Students
29
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Grade 6 Students
37
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Grade 7 Students
34
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Grade 8 Students
26
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
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% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
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% White
98%
98%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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Diversity Score
0.04
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
18%