Excellent
#168 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 9% in state
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1009 Mississippi AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37405
- Math 62% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Normal Park Museum Magnet School 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
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Normal Park Museum Magnet School 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,779/100K
Powered by
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
$77,850
Median home value
$416,900
Median rent
$1,276/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37405; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bright SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences LowerEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Rivermont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Tommie F. Brown AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 323 | 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
- #12 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
Normal Park Museum Magnet School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Normal Park Museum Magnet School is a public elementary school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 801 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Normal Park Museum Magnet School
What grades does Normal Park Museum Magnet School serve?
Normal Park Museum Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Normal Park Museum Magnet School?
Normal Park Museum Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Normal Park Museum Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Normal Park Museum Magnet School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Normal Park Museum Magnet School rank in TN?
Normal Park Museum Magnet School ranks #168 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Normal Park Museum Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Normal Park Museum Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Normal Park Museum Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Normal Park Museum Magnet School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Normal Park Museum Magnet School a charter school?
No, Normal Park Museum Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Normal Park Museum Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Normal Park Museum Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 801
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (423) 498-6880
- Area population (ZIP 37405)
- 18,535
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 37405; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.