Serving 31 students in grades 5, Humes Preparatory Academy - Lower 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 was 30-39% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
100%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Humes Preparatory Academy - Lower School?
31 students attend Humes Preparatory Academy - Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Humes Preparatory Academy - Lower School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Humes Preparatory Academy - Lower School?
Humes Preparatory Academy - Lower School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Humes Preparatory Academy - Lower School offer ?
Humes Preparatory Academy - Lower School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Humes Preparatory Academy - Lower School part of?
Humes Preparatory Academy - Lower School is part of Achievement School District.
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