Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
23%
21%
White
58%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower's ranking?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower is ranked #119 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower often compared to?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Loweris often viewed alongside schools like Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower?
371 students attend Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower offer ?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower part of?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower is part of Hamilton County School District.
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