Serving 801 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Normal Park Museum Magnet School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Normal Park Museum Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Normal Park Museum Magnet School's student population of 801 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Normal Park Museum Magnet School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Normal Park Museum Magnet School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
16%
21%
White
68%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Normal Park Museum Magnet School's ranking?
Normal Park Museum Magnet School is ranked #210 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Normal Park Museum Magnet School?
801 students attend Normal Park Museum Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Normal Park Museum Magnet School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Normal Park Museum Magnet School?
Normal Park Museum Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Normal Park Museum Magnet School offer ?
Normal Park Museum Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Normal Park Museum Magnet School part of?
Normal Park Museum Magnet School is part of Hamilton County School District.
In what neighborhood is Normal Park Museum Magnet School located?
Normal Park Museum Magnet School is located in the Northshore neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Northshore.
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