Wells Station Elementary School vs. Jackson Elementary School
Should you attend Wells Station Elementary School or Jackson 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
Wells Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wells Station Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
629 students
281 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1130 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1257 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
53
14
Kindergarten Students
91
54
Grade 1 Students
99
44
Grade 2 Students
98
41
Grade 3 Students
98
41
Grade 4 Students
104
52
Grade 5 Students
86
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
81%
73%
% Black
9%
20%
% White
8%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
