Valley Forge Elementary School vs. West Side Elementary School
Should I attend Valley Forge Elementary School or West Side 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
Valley Forge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
West Side 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 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valley Forge Elementary School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Side Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
180 students
370 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#101 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
-
Kindergarten Students
24
57
Grade 1 Students
20
64
Grade 2 Students
24
69
Grade 3 Students
29
59
Grade 4 Students
24
66
Grade 5 Students
23
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
95%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%