Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence 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 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence's student population of 461 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1563 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
29%
15%
Black
63%
21%
White
4%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence's ranking?
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence is ranked #1563 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence often compared to?
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence?
461 students attend Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence?
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence offer ?
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence part of?
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence is part of Hamilton County School District.
In what neighborhood is Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence located?
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence is located in the Oak Grove neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Oak Grove.
School Reviews
5 3/14/2023
This school has come a long way. The review left previously was written during a struggling time for the school. That leadership is gone. What is now in place is a competent team. Dr. Huskins has brought the school out of the ditch and is leading it toward its great and worthwhile goals. The staff, students, and parents respect her immensely While the students are mostly below level, they are making great growth as its Level 5 award by the state shows. The teachers work so hard and do so much for their students. I''ve never worked with a hard-working group of educators. I can''t wait to see where the school will be in the future. It''s on the right path and doing great things!
2 2/11/2020
This school has the makings of a Stephen King film. You go in on your first day, set up a classroom with all the hope in the world and for a while things are great. Administration (especially the head of schools) seems to be supportive and friendly, but this only lasts for a while. Things began changing for me about a month into the school year. I noticed little things at first like how he would tell us that teaching isn't a 9 to 5 job or that people who were leaving (in groups, by the way) weren't doing their jobs. I was concerned because I take teaching very seriously and I know that many of the teachers who were leaving did as well. I did a bit of research about this head of schools and realized that I had made a terrible mistake coming to this school. But I was here and determined to make it through the year. This did not happen. I was sure by the three-month mark that I was going to have a nervous breakdown. Administration will pull you from your classroom in the middle of class for secret meetings and leave the receptionist in your room as the sub. They will call last minute meetings and reprimand you if you can't stay. This is really tough for those with little ones because they expect you to stay sometimes until 7 pm. This isn't possible for those of us who have to pick up children in day care. Add to this the fact that testing is their main objective and you have a terrible environment. I have personally witnessed many teachers leave this school during the current school year, and it all began by the end of August. This place is not a healthy environment for teachers or students. Please do not apply for this place. They will hire you on the spot because they are desperate. Trust me and keep looking. I am still trying to overcome the effects of the stress related issues that I suffered and I wasn't there for very long.
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