Serving 712 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scales 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 80% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scales Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Scales Elementary School's student population of 712 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scales Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scales Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
89%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scales Elementary School's ranking?
Scales Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Scales Elementary School often compared to?
Scales Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lipscomb Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Scales Elementary School?
712 students attend Scales Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Scales Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scales Elementary School?
Scales Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scales Elementary School offer ?
Scales Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Scales Elementary School part of?
Scales Elementary School is part of Williamson County School District.
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