Athens City Middle School vs. Calhoun Elementary School
Should you attend Athens City Middle School or Calhoun 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
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Calhoun Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 481 students in grades 6-8, Athens City Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Calhoun Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
481 students
319 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#421 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
22
Kindergarten Students
-
28
Grade 1 Students
-
34
Grade 2 Students
-
29
Grade 3 Students
-
37
Grade 4 Students
-
45
Grade 5 Students
-
27
Grade 6 Students
156
26
Grade 7 Students
163
37
Grade 8 Students
162
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
8%
3%
% White
70%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
19%
