Paul G. Caywood Elementary School vs. Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Should you attend Paul G. Caywood Elementary School or Merrol Hyde Magnet 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
Paul G. Caywood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Merrol Hyde Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paul G. Caywood Elementary 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 40% (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 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 668 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Merrol Hyde Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher 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 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-12
Total Students
623 students
668 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#3 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
97%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
95%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
96%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
60
-
Kindergarten Students
99
40
Grade 1 Students
110
40
Grade 2 Students
87
40
Grade 3 Students
100
40
Grade 4 Students
76
50
Grade 5 Students
91
50
Grade 6 Students
-
50
Grade 7 Students
-
60
Grade 8 Students
-
60
Grade 9 Students
-
60
Grade 10 Students
-
60
Grade 11 Students
-
60
Grade 12 Students
-
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
6%
2%
% Black
16%
3%
% White
66%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
2%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
