Union Elementary School vs. Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Should you attend Union 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
Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Merrol Hyde Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union 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 79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 664 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 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-12
Total Students
590 students
664 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#3 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
97%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
95%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
96%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
74
-
Kindergarten Students
73
40
Grade 1 Students
84
40
Grade 2 Students
79
40
Grade 3 Students
84
40
Grade 4 Students
98
50
Grade 5 Students
98
50
Grade 6 Students
-
50
Grade 7 Students
-
60
Grade 8 Students
-
60
Grade 9 Students
-
59
Grade 10 Students
-
60
Grade 11 Students
-
60
Grade 12 Students
-
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
9%
3%
% White
80%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
