Serving 278 students in grades 3-5, North City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
North City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
7%
21%
White
71%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North City Elementary School's ranking?
North City Elementary School is ranked #663 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend North City Elementary School?
278 students attend North City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of North City Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North City Elementary School?
North City Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does North City Elementary School offer ?
North City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North City Elementary School part of?
North City Elementary School is part of Athens School District.
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