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Hermitage Elementary School vs. Dodson Elementary School

Should you attend Hermitage Elementary School or Dodson 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
Hermitage Elementary School
3800 Plantation Dr
Hermitage, TN 37076
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Dodson Elementary School
4401 Chandler Rd
Hermitage, TN 37076
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hermitage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Dodson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hermitage Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dodson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
308 students
434 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hermitage Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dodson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hermitage Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dodson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hermitage Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dodson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hermitage Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Davidson County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dodson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Davidson County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1439 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#1317 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hermitage Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dodson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hermitage Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dodson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hermitage Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dodson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hermitage Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dodson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hermitage Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dodson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
34
35
Kindergarten Students
38
66
Grade 1 Students
49
69
Grade 2 Students
51
62
Grade 3 Students
43
63
Grade 4 Students
40
60
Grade 5 Students
53
79

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hermitage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dodson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hermitage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dodson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
21%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hermitage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dodson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
34%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hermitage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dodson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hermitage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dodson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hermitage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dodson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hermitage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dodson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hermitage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dodson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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