Mcs Prep School - Southwest 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (13-14)
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Asian
(13-14)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(13-14)n/a
8%
Black
(13-14)100%
23%
White
(13-14)n/a
66%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)n/a
1%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)35-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcs Prep School - Southwest?
The graduation rate of Mcs Prep School - Southwest is 35-39%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mcs Prep School - Southwest?
177 students attend Mcs Prep School - Southwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mcs Prep School - Southwest students are Black.
What grades does Mcs Prep School - Southwest offer ?
Mcs Prep School - Southwest offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mcs Prep School - Southwest part of?
Mcs Prep School - Southwest is part of Shelby County School District.
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