Calhoun Elementary School vs. Riceville Elementary School
Should you attend Calhoun Elementary School or Riceville 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
Calhoun Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Riceville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 319 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Riceville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
319 students
614 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#421 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#551 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
22
49
Kindergarten Students
28
63
Grade 1 Students
34
71
Grade 2 Students
29
63
Grade 3 Students
37
62
Grade 4 Students
45
57
Grade 5 Students
27
65
Grade 6 Students
26
61
Grade 7 Students
37
60
Grade 8 Students
34
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
86%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
18%
