Very Good
#345 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 19% in state
Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1601 Market ST, Chattanooga, TN 37408
- Math 54% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chattanooga), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,000
Median home value
$460,000
Median rent
$1,338/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
32.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommie F. Brown AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences LowerEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Nolan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 727 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #22 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning
Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning is a public elementary school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 518 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning
What grades does Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning serve?
Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning?
Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning rank in TN?
Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning ranks #345 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning's MySchoolScout rating?
Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning a charter school?
No, Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning a Title I school?
No, Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (423) 498-6860
- Area population (ZIP 37408)
- 3,029
- Area median age
- 31.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37408; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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