Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Soddy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Soddy 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
Soddy Elementary School's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Soddy Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soddy Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#226 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
90%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soddy Elementary School's ranking?
Soddy Elementary School is ranked #226 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Soddy Elementary School often compared to?
Soddy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen Elementary School, North Hamilton Elementary School, Daisy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Soddy Elementary School?
515 students attend Soddy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Soddy Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soddy Elementary School?
Soddy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Soddy Elementary School offer ?
Soddy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Soddy Elementary School part of?
Soddy Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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