Oakmont Elementary School vs. The Discovery School
Should I attend Oakmont Elementary School or The 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
Oakmont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
The Discovery School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakmont 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 40-44% (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 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Discovery School ranks in the top 10% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
367 students
200 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#296 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#147 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
-
Kindergarten Students
53
30
Grade 1 Students
55
33
Grade 2 Students
58
34
Grade 3 Students
60
36
Grade 4 Students
56
31
Grade 5 Students
53
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
8%
4%
% White
71%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%