Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy's student population of 341 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy is 0.51, 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
#1591 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
66%
21%
White
6%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy's ranking?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy is ranked #1591 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy?
341 students attend Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy offer ?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy part of?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy is part of Hamilton County School District.
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