Walland Elementary School vs. Porter Elementary School
Should I attend Walland Elementary School or Porter 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
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Porter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walland 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 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 207 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Porter 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 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
289 students
207 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#966 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)
15-19%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
54
31
Grade 1 Students
44
37
Grade 2 Students
46
38
Grade 3 Students
55
35
Grade 4 Students
44
27
Grade 5 Students
46
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
3%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
85%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%