Dayton City Elementary School vs. Rhea Central Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Rhea Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Overview
Serving 848 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dayton City 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 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rhea Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
848 students
607 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#725 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#625 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
48
34
Kindergarten Students
110
95
Grade 1 Students
101
85
Grade 2 Students
107
93
Grade 3 Students
73
97
Grade 4 Students
70
118
Grade 5 Students
92
85
Grade 6 Students
86
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Grade 7 Students
85
-
Grade 8 Students
76
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
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% Hispanic
14%
23%
% Black
5%
1%
% White
75%
74%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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