Paul G. Caywood Elementary School vs. Beech Elementary School
Should I attend Paul G. Caywood Elementary School or Beech 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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Beech Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paul G. Caywood 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 31% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beech Elementary 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 59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
614 students
605 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#105 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
55
25
Kindergarten Students
107
93
Grade 1 Students
90
104
Grade 2 Students
111
82
Grade 3 Students
83
99
Grade 4 Students
90
97
Grade 5 Students
78
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
16%
4%
% White
65%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
