Union Heights Elementary School vs. Carthage Elementary School
Should I attend Union Heights Elementary School or Carthage 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
Union Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Carthage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Union Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 20-24% (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 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Carthage Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher 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 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-4
Total Students
234 students
419 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1005 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#500 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
40
Kindergarten Students
32
94
Grade 1 Students
28
78
Grade 2 Students
26
69
Grade 3 Students
14
65
Grade 4 Students
24
73
Grade 5 Students
30
-
Grade 6 Students
23
-
Grade 7 Students
12
-
Grade 8 Students
25
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
87%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
