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).
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.
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?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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