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Wallace A. Smith Elementary School vs. Snow Hill Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
6930 Lebron Sterchi Dr
Ooltewah, TN 37363
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Snow Hill Elementary School
9042 Career Ln
Ooltewah, TN 37363
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Wallace A. Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wallace A. Smith 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 68% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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).
Serving 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Snow Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
592 students
637 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Snow Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Snow Hill Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Snow Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hamilton 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 Snow Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hamilton 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

#110 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 10%)
#451 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wallace A. Smith Elementary 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 Snow Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 10% in TN)
48%
(Top 30% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton 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 Snow Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 10% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton 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 Snow Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton 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 Snow Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton 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 Wallace A. Smith Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Snow Hill Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
53
Kindergarten Students
103
85
Grade 1 Students
81
94
Grade 2 Students
93
103
Grade 3 Students
98
89
Grade 4 Students
101
93
Grade 5 Students
100
120

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hamilton 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 Snow Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hamilton 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 Snow Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hamilton 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
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hamilton 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 Snow Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hamilton 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%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hamilton 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 Snow Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hamilton 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
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hamilton 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 Snow Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wallace A. Smith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hamilton 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 Snow Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hamilton 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
31%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hamilton 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 Snow Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hamilton 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
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hamilton 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 Snow Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hamilton 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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