Serving 206 students in grades 9-12, Mcs Prep School - Southeast 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
96%
21%
White
n/a
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)45-49%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcs Prep School - Southeast?
The graduation rate of Mcs Prep School - Southeast is 45-49%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mcs Prep School - Southeast?
206 students attend Mcs Prep School - Southeast.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mcs Prep School - Southeast students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcs Prep School - Southeast?
Mcs Prep School - Southeast has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcs Prep School - Southeast offer ?
Mcs Prep School - Southeast offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mcs Prep School - Southeast part of?
Mcs Prep School - Southeast is part of Shelby County School District.
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