Dresden Middle School vs. Gleason School
Should you attend Dresden Middle School or Gleason 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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Gleason School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Overview
Serving 338 students in grades 5-8, Dresden 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 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gleason 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 33% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-12
Total Students
338 students
391 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#436 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#558 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Graduation Rate
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≥80%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
10
Kindergarten Students
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29
Grade 1 Students
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24
Grade 2 Students
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27
Grade 3 Students
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28
Grade 4 Students
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35
Grade 5 Students
79
30
Grade 6 Students
89
34
Grade 7 Students
84
30
Grade 8 Students
86
25
Grade 9 Students
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36
Grade 10 Students
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24
Grade 11 Students
-
23
Grade 12 Students
-
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
88%
95%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
12%
