Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manor Lake 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
35%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
1%
15%

Black
97%
21%

White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Manor Lake Elementary School?
358 students attend Manor Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Manor Lake Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manor Lake Elementary School?
Manor Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Manor Lake Elementary School offer ?
Manor Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Manor Lake Elementary School part of?
Manor Lake Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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