Thomas Magnet School vs. Liberty Elementary School
Should you attend Thomas Magnet School or Liberty 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
Thomas Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thomas Magnet 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 685 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
475 students
685 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#1004 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
58
-
Kindergarten Students
59
79
Grade 1 Students
55
73
Grade 2 Students
56
74
Grade 3 Students
63
75
Grade 4 Students
53
72
Grade 5 Students
53
71
Grade 6 Students
37
72
Grade 7 Students
41
82
Grade 8 Students
-
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
23%
15%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
65%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
