Highland Oaks Elementary School

5252 Annandale Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 827 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Oaks 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 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 827 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highland Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Highland Oaks Elementary School's student population of 827 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
827 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Highland Oaks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Oaks Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1334 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highland Oaks Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Highland Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
86%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highland Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highland Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland Oaks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highland Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Oaks Elementary School is ranked #1334 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Highland Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwind Elementary School, Germanshire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Highland Oaks Elementary School?
827 students attend Highland Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Highland Oaks Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Oaks Elementary School?
Highland Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Highland Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Oaks Elementary School part of?
Highland Oaks Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Oaks Elementary School located?
Highland Oaks Elementary School is located in the Lake Village neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Lake Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 827 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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