Serving 641 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scales Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Scales Elementary serves the northern part of Brentwood, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 14.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scales Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Scales Elementary School's student population of 641 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scales Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scales Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
40%
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scales Elementary School's ranking?
Scales Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Scales Elementary School often compared to?
Scales Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lipscomb Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Scales Elementary School?
641 students attend Scales Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Scales Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Scales Elementary School offer ?
Scales Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scales Elementary School part of?
Scales Elementary School is part of Williamson County School District.
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