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#1675 of 1,786 schools in TN
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County elementary school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
927 West 37th ST, Chattanooga, TN 37410
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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 Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$22,127
Median home value
$133,800
Median rent
$695/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
22.7%
Poverty rate
45.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,241 | Compare → |
| Clifton Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 710 | Compare → |
| Battle Academy for Teaching and LearningEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Lookout Mountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #74 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
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy is a public elementary school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 341 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,675 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
What grades does Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy serve?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy rank in TN?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy ranks #1,675 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy a charter school?
No, Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy a Title I school?
No, Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (423) 825-7337
- Area population (ZIP 37410)
- 3,673
- Area median age
- 25.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 37410; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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