Scales Elementary School vs. Blackman Elementary School
Should I attend Scales Elementary School or Blackman 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
Scales Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Blackman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Overview
Serving 979 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Scales 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 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 1,140 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blackman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
979 students
1,140 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#329 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
24
5
Kindergarten Students
160
201
Grade 1 Students
145
166
Grade 2 Students
167
183
Grade 3 Students
145
195
Grade 4 Students
144
187
Grade 5 Students
131
203
Grade 6 Students
63
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
14%
12%
% Black
23%
23%
% White
51%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%