Scales Elementary School vs. Lipscomb Elementary School
Should I attend Scales Elementary School or Lipscomb 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lipscomb 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 788 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scales Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lipscomb Elementary 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 82% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
788 students
585 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#13 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
-
Kindergarten Students
110
88
Grade 1 Students
113
89
Grade 2 Students
122
89
Grade 3 Students
132
104
Grade 4 Students
138
104
Grade 5 Students
138
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
90%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%