Serving 102 students in grades 6-9, New Consortium Of Law And Business Middle 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% 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 6-9
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
96%
21%
White
4%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend New Consortium Of Law And Business Middle School?
102 students attend New Consortium Of Law And Business Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of New Consortium Of Law And Business Middle School students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Consortium Of Law And Business Middle School?
New Consortium Of Law And Business Middle School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Consortium Of Law And Business Middle School offer ?
New Consortium Of Law And Business Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is New Consortium Of Law And Business Middle School part of?
New Consortium Of Law And Business Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.
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