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Edgemont Elementary School vs. Bridgeport Elementary School

Should you attend Edgemont Elementary School or Bridgeport 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.
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School Overview

School
Edgemont Elementary School
375 Carson Springs Rd
Newport, TN 37821
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Bridgeport Elementary School
1935 Edwina Bridgeport Rd
Newport, TN 37821
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Edgemont 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 21% (which is lower 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bridgeport Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
561 students
287 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edgemont 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 Bridgeport Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edgemont Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bridgeport Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edgemont 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 Bridgeport Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edgemont Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cocke 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 Bridgeport Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cocke 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

#1211 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#879 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edgemont 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 Bridgeport Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
41%
(Top 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgemont Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cocke 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 Bridgeport Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgemont Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cocke 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 Bridgeport Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cocke County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgemont Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cocke 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 Bridgeport Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cocke 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 Edgemont Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bridgeport Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
3
Kindergarten Students
71
20
Grade 1 Students
64
19
Grade 2 Students
54
30
Grade 3 Students
52
27
Grade 4 Students
75
31
Grade 5 Students
58
44
Grade 6 Students
51
40
Grade 7 Students
41
42
Grade 8 Students
75
31

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edgemont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cocke County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bridgeport Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cocke County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edgemont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cocke 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 Bridgeport Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cocke 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%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edgemont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cocke 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 Bridgeport Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cocke 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
86%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edgemont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cocke 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 Bridgeport Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cocke 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
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edgemont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cocke 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 Bridgeport Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cocke County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.26
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edgemont Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cocke 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 Bridgeport Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cocke 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
82%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edgemont Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cocke 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 Bridgeport Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cocke 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%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edgemont Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cocke 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 Bridgeport Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cocke 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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