Ross Elementary School vs. Memphis School Of Excellence
Should you attend Ross Elementary School or Memphis School Of Excellence? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Memphis School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ross 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 is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 526 students in grades 6-12, Memphis School Of Excellence 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 is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
6-12
Total Students
665 students
526 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1436 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1519 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
17%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
19%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
59
-
Kindergarten Students
107
-
Grade 1 Students
111
-
Grade 2 Students
93
-
Grade 3 Students
85
-
Grade 4 Students
94
-
Grade 5 Students
116
-
Grade 6 Students
-
76
Grade 7 Students
-
80
Grade 8 Students
-
87
Grade 9 Students
-
82
Grade 10 Students
-
72
Grade 11 Students
-
72
Grade 12 Students
-
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
54%
% Black
84%
43%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
