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Byrns Darden Elementary School vs. Barksdale Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Byrns Darden Elementary School
609 E St
Clarksville, TN 37042
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Barksdale Elementary School
1920 Madison St
Clarksville, TN 37043
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

Barksdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Byrns Darden Elementary School 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 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barksdale Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
542 students
487 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Byrns Darden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barksdale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Byrns Darden Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barksdale Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Byrns Darden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barksdale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Byrns Darden Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Barksdale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#917 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#345 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Byrns Darden Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barksdale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
44%
(Top 30% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Byrns Darden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barksdale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Byrns Darden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barksdale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Byrns Darden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barksdale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Byrns Darden Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Barksdale Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
47
-
Kindergarten Students
85
72
Grade 1 Students
89
89
Grade 2 Students
86
83
Grade 3 Students
81
72
Grade 4 Students
73
89
Grade 5 Students
81
82

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Byrns Darden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Barksdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Byrns Darden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Barksdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
32%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Byrns Darden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Barksdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
29%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Byrns Darden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Barksdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Byrns Darden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Barksdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Byrns Darden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Barksdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Byrns Darden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Barksdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Byrns Darden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barksdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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