Athens City Middle School vs. Calhoun Elementary School
Should you attend Athens City Middle School or Calhoun Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Calhoun Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 507 students in grades 6-8, Athens City Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Calhoun Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
507 students
325 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#421 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
-
37
Grade 1 Students
-
33
Grade 2 Students
-
36
Grade 3 Students
-
32
Grade 4 Students
-
32
Grade 5 Students
-
40
Grade 6 Students
190
29
Grade 7 Students
148
30
Grade 8 Students
169
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
71%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
19%
