Paul G. Caywood Elementary School vs. Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Should I attend Paul G. Caywood Elementary School or Merrol Hyde Magnet 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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Merrol Hyde Magnet 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 665 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Merrol Hyde Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (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 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-12
Total Students
614 students
665 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
93%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
88%
Graduation Rate
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≥90%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
55
-
Kindergarten Students
107
40
Grade 1 Students
90
40
Grade 2 Students
111
40
Grade 3 Students
83
40
Grade 4 Students
90
50
Grade 5 Students
78
50
Grade 6 Students
-
50
Grade 7 Students
-
60
Grade 8 Students
-
60
Grade 9 Students
-
60
Grade 10 Students
-
60
Grade 11 Students
-
60
Grade 12 Students
-
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
2%
% Black
16%
3%
% White
65%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
1%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%