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 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).
Serving 619 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
325 students
619 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
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
20
58
Kindergarten Students
37
66
Grade 1 Students
33
62
Grade 2 Students
36
75
Grade 3 Students
32
72
Grade 4 Students
32
43
Grade 5 Students
40
60
Grade 6 Students
29
68
Grade 7 Students
30
56
Grade 8 Students
36
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
87%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
18%
