Ralph Askins School vs. South Lincoln School
Should I attend Ralph Askins School or South Lincoln 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
Ralph Askins School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
South Lincoln School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ralph Askins School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Lincoln 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 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than 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).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-8
Total Students
512 students
645 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#287 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
67
22
Kindergarten Students
86
71
Grade 1 Students
97
59
Grade 2 Students
93
66
Grade 3 Students
82
59
Grade 4 Students
87
75
Grade 5 Students
-
78
Grade 6 Students
-
54
Grade 7 Students
-
74
Grade 8 Students
-
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
29%
4%
% White
52%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
