Smithson Craighead Academy vs. Ruby Major Elementary School
Should I attend Smithson Craighead Academy or Ruby Major 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
Smithson Craighead Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Ruby Major Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Smithson Craighead Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ruby Major Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
237 students
451 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1192 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#966 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
36
Kindergarten Students
53
94
Grade 1 Students
49
73
Grade 2 Students
59
82
Grade 3 Students
37
87
Grade 4 Students
39
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
48%
12%
% Black
41%
44%
% White
7%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
