Scales Elementary School vs. Lipscomb Elementary School
Should you attend Scales Elementary School or Lipscomb 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
Scales Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lipscomb Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 712 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scales Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lipscomb Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 84% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than 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 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
712 students
566 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#23 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
76%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
82
Grade 1 Students
99
94
Grade 2 Students
122
92
Grade 3 Students
129
86
Grade 4 Students
132
96
Grade 5 Students
150
116
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
89%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
