Excellent
#154 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 9% in state
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
865 East 3rd ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403
- Math 59% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 62% across the 15-year record (2011–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 80Very 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
$65,750
Median home value
$444,000
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
22.7%
Poverty rate
28%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37403; 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 | 0.5 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Battle Academy for Teaching and LearningEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Lookout Mountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 223 | 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
- #11 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
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower is a public elementary school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #154 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower
What grades does Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower serve?
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower?
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower rank in TN?
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower ranks #154 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower's MySchoolScout rating?
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower a charter school?
No, Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower a Title I school?
No, Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Phone
- (423) 498-6845
- Area population (ZIP 37403)
- 6,560
- Area median age
- 21.4
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 37403; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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