Waterville Community Elementary School vs. Taylor Elementary School
Should I attend Waterville Community Elementary School or Taylor 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
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Top Rankings
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Taylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 651 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waterville Community Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Taylor Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (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 11:1 is lower 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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
651 students
241 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#607 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#563 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
19
Kindergarten Students
103
34
Grade 1 Students
114
38
Grade 2 Students
102
27
Grade 3 Students
95
41
Grade 4 Students
112
45
Grade 5 Students
102
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
13%
5%
% Black
3%
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% White
79%
90%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%