Wells Station Elementary School vs. Jackson Elementary School
Should I attend Wells Station Elementary School or Jackson 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
Wells Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wells Station 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 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jackson 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
595 students
268 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1354 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1435 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
7
Kindergarten Students
88
42
Grade 1 Students
96
33
Grade 2 Students
97
40
Grade 3 Students
97
56
Grade 4 Students
83
33
Grade 5 Students
114
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
83%
71%
% Black
7%
21%
% White
7%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%