Cosby Elementary School vs. Smoky Mountain Elementary School
Should you attend Cosby Elementary School or Smoky Mountain 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
Cosby Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Smoky Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cosby Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (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 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Smoky Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
437 students
187 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#706 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#345 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
19
Kindergarten Students
38
22
Grade 1 Students
50
16
Grade 2 Students
49
23
Grade 3 Students
59
18
Grade 4 Students
55
19
Grade 5 Students
45
20
Grade 6 Students
47
16
Grade 7 Students
45
15
Grade 8 Students
49
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
1%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
90%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
13%
