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 216 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 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 257 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 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
216 students
257 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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
20
-
Kindergarten Students
31
37
Grade 1 Students
32
29
Grade 2 Students
45
50
Grade 3 Students
32
48
Grade 4 Students
26
48
Grade 5 Students
30
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
27%
31%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
64%
57%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
