Benton Elementary School vs. Copper Basin Elementary School
Should you attend Benton Elementary School or Copper Basin 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Copper Basin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Copper Basin 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 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
395 students
316 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#797 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
31
Kindergarten Students
68
43
Grade 1 Students
60
52
Grade 2 Students
54
44
Grade 3 Students
66
40
Grade 4 Students
54
36
Grade 5 Students
53
41
Grade 6 Students
-
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
94%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
14%
