Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Malesus 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 was 49% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)49%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
9%
Black
(15-16)21%
22%
White
(15-16)71%
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Malesus Elementary School?
386 students attend Malesus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Malesus Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malesus Elementary School?
Malesus Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Malesus Elementary School offer ?
Malesus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Malesus Elementary School part of?
Malesus Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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