Witt Elementary School vs. John Hay Elementary School
Should you attend Witt Elementary School or John Hay 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
Witt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
John Hay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Witt 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 30-34% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Hay Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
215 students
266 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#725 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#651 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
31
32
Grade 1 Students
40
40
Grade 2 Students
34
57
Grade 3 Students
23
44
Grade 4 Students
30
50
Grade 5 Students
39
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
22%
30%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
68%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
