Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dubois Elementary School Of Arts Technology 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
96%
21%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Dubois Elementary School Of Arts Technology?
205 students attend Dubois Elementary School Of Arts Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Dubois Elementary School Of Arts Technology students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dubois Elementary School Of Arts Technology?
Dubois Elementary School Of Arts Technology has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dubois Elementary School Of Arts Technology offer ?
Dubois Elementary School Of Arts Technology offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dubois Elementary School Of Arts Technology part of?
Dubois Elementary School Of Arts Technology is part of Shelby County School District.
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