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Dekalb West Elementary School vs. Dekalb Middle School

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School Overview

School
Dekalb West Elementary School
101 Bulldog Ln
Dowelltown, TN 37059
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8/
10
Top 30%
Dekalb Middle School
1132 West Broad St
Smithville, TN 37166
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dekalb West Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 558 students in grades 6-8, Dekalb Middle 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 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
456 students
558 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dekalb West 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 Dekalb Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dekalb West Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dekalb Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dekalb West 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 Dekalb Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb West Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dekalb 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 Dekalb Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dekalb 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

#497 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
#1281 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dekalb West 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 Dekalb Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in TN)
23%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dekalb West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb 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 Dekalb Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 30% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dekalb West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb 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 Dekalb Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dekalb West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb 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 Dekalb Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb 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 Dekalb West Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dekalb Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
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Kindergarten Students
46
-
Grade 1 Students
52
-
Grade 2 Students
57
-
Grade 3 Students
50
-
Grade 4 Students
45
-
Grade 5 Students
57
-
Grade 6 Students
43
185
Grade 7 Students
50
180
Grade 8 Students
37
193

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dekalb West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dekalb County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dekalb Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dekalb 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
5%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dekalb West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dekalb 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 Dekalb Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dekalb 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
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dekalb West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dekalb 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 Dekalb Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dekalb 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
90%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dekalb West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dekalb 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 Dekalb Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dekalb 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dekalb West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dekalb 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 Dekalb Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dekalb County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dekalb West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dekalb 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 Dekalb Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dekalb 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
46%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dekalb West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dekalb 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 Dekalb Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dekalb 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
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dekalb West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dekalb 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 Dekalb Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dekalb 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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