Exceptional Children Special Placements serves 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Exceptional Children Special Placements ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Exceptional Children Special Placements's student population of 511 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Exceptional Children Special Placements is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
55%
21%
White
30%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤10%
89%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Exceptional Children Special Placements?
The graduation rate of Exceptional Children Special Placements is 10%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 89%.
How many students attend Exceptional Children Special Placements?
511 students attend Exceptional Children Special Placements.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Exceptional Children Special Placements students are Black, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Exceptional Children Special Placements offer ?
Exceptional Children Special Placements offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Exceptional Children Special Placements part of?
Exceptional Children Special Placements is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Exceptional Children Special Placements located?
Exceptional Children Special Placements is located in the East Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 8 other public schools located in East Memphis.
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