Summary:
Zip code 37408 in Chattanooga, TN is home to one elementary school, Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning, which serves grades PK–5 with an enrollment of 494 students in the Hamilton County Schools district. As the only elementary school in this zip code, Battle Academy automatically stands out, and its performance metrics make it a notable institution. The school consistently outperforms both its district and the state of Tennessee in math, English Language Arts, and science, with all-grade proficiency rates well above averages in the 2025–2026 school year.
Battle Academy's state ranking has improved dramatically, jumping from the 54th percentile (473rd of 1,018 schools) in 2023–2024 to the 75th percentile (251st of 1,019 schools) in 2025–2026, earning a 4-star rating. This is particularly impressive given that Hamilton County Schools ranks in the 43rd percentile statewide. In 2025–2026, the school posted 54.5% proficiency in math, 53.4% in ELA, and 56.4% in science—beating the district by 14.5, 15.1, and 9.8 percentage points respectively. The 4th grade cohort is exceptionally strong, with 67.9% math proficiency compared to 49.4% statewide. However, 5th grade math is a concern, where the school's 45.1% proficiency falls below both district (48.7%) and state (47.4%) averages.
The school's chronic absenteeism rate is remarkably low at just 7.6%, less than half the district's 17.1% rate and well below the state's 18.3%. This strong attendance culture likely contributes to academic success. Battle Academy also spends $17,628 per student, suggesting robust instructional resources. While the school shows a slight decline in science proficiency from 59.4% to 56.4% year-over-year, math and ELA remain stable. Free/reduced lunch percentages and student-to-teacher ratios are not reported, but the overall picture is of a well-resourced, high-performing school that is a clear standout in a district that lags state averages.
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