South Polk Elementary School vs. Benton Elementary School
Should you attend South Polk Elementary School or Benton 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
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Benton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Polk 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benton 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 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
331 students
370 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#586 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)
35-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
40
Kindergarten Students
53
48
Grade 1 Students
43
52
Grade 2 Students
58
61
Grade 3 Students
52
58
Grade 4 Students
44
48
Grade 5 Students
36
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
97%
94%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
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Diversity Score
0.06
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
16%
