Rocketship United vs. Old Center Elementary School
Should you attend Rocketship United or Old Center 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
Rocketship United ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Old Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Rocketship United 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Old Center 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-5
Total Students
499 students
351 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1025 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#797 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
31
Kindergarten Students
102
54
Grade 1 Students
95
44
Grade 2 Students
111
65
Grade 3 Students
105
60
Grade 4 Students
86
51
Grade 5 Students
-
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
49%
36%
% Black
44%
44%
% White
5%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
80%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
9%
n/a
