Serving 59 students in grades 6-8, Kaleidoscope School Of Memphis 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% 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 6-8
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
92%
21%
White
3%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Kaleidoscope School Of Memphis?
59 students attend Kaleidoscope School Of Memphis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kaleidoscope School Of Memphis students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kaleidoscope School Of Memphis?
Kaleidoscope School Of Memphis has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kaleidoscope School Of Memphis offer ?
Kaleidoscope School Of Memphis offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kaleidoscope School Of Memphis part of?
Kaleidoscope School Of Memphis is part of Shelby County School District.
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