Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Balmoral/ridgeway 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School's student population of 283 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1044 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
79%
21%
White
7%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School's ranking?
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School is ranked #1044 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School?
283 students attend Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School?
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School offer ?
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School part of?
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
In what neighborhood is Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School located?
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School is located in the Balmoral neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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