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Thomas Magnet School vs. Learning Way Elementary School

Should you attend Thomas Magnet School or Learning Way Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Thomas Magnet School
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Learning Way Elementary School
200 Learning Way Dr
Shelbyville, TN 37160
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Thomas Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Learning Way Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thomas Magnet 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 77% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 671 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Learning Way 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% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
475 students
671 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Learning Way Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Magnet School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Learning Way Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Learning Way Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bedford County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Learning Way Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bedford County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#34 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 5%)
#1516 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Learning Way Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 5% in TN)
15%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bedford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Learning Way Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bedford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
14%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bedford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Learning Way Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bedford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
15%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bedford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Learning Way Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bedford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thomas Magnet School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Learning Way Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
58
79
Kindergarten Students
59
108
Grade 1 Students
55
98
Grade 2 Students
56
127
Grade 3 Students
63
78
Grade 4 Students
53
81
Grade 5 Students
53
100
Grade 6 Students
37
-
Grade 7 Students
41
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bedford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Learning Way Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bedford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bedford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Learning Way Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bedford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bedford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Learning Way Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bedford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bedford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Learning Way Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bedford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bedford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Learning Way Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bedford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bedford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Learning Way Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bedford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bedford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Learning Way Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bedford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bedford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Learning Way Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bedford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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