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Highland Park Elementary School vs. J. R. Baker Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Highland Park Elementary School
1606 Highland Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
J. R. Baker Elementary School
1301 Hamphire Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
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6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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J. R. Baker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Highland Park 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, J. R. Baker 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 is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
287 students
323 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland Park 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 J. R. Baker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J. R. Baker Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland Park 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 J. R. Baker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Maury 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 J. R. Baker Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Maury 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

#1384 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#797 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland Park 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 J. R. Baker Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
35-39%
(Top 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Maury 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 J. R. Baker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Maury County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Maury 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 J. R. Baker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Maury County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Maury 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 J. R. Baker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Maury 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 Highland Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of J. R. Baker Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
34
Kindergarten Students
51
51
Grade 1 Students
54
56
Grade 2 Students
47
56
Grade 3 Students
57
62
Grade 4 Students
49
64

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Maury County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J. R. Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Maury 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
40%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Maury 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 J. R. Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Maury 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
20%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Maury 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 J. R. Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Maury 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
34%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Maury 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 J. R. Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Maury 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
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Maury 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 J. R. Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Maury County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Maury 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 J. R. Baker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Maury 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
100%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Maury 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 J. R. Baker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Maury 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
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Maury 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 J. R. Baker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Maury 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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