D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 927 West 37th ST, Chattanooga, TN 37410
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 8% · Math 8% proficient · 10th percentile in Tennessee
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
341
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%10/100reading 7th percentile, math 14th percentile among Tennessee elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 72% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency8% (−21 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−18 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black8%8%reading -7 pts, math -4 pts27th percentile (list)
Hispanic5%5%reading -14 pts, math -15 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -13 pts, math -13 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 927 West 37th ST
City Chattanooga
ZIP Code 37410
District 4701590
NCES School ID 470159000938
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37410

Understanding the community around Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $26,333
Per Capita Income $18,220
Poverty Rate 26.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 5.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%
High School or Higher 72.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $69,900
Median Rent $787
Owner-Occupied 22.1%
Renter-Occupied 77.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 66.0%
Hispanic/Latino 23.2%
White 5.6%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 341
Teachers (FTE) 30.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy has 341 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy serve?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy receive per student?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy receives $12,591 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy in 37410 ▼
Avg Home Value
$156,530
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,503
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
77.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026