Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shady Grove 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 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1229 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
45%
21%
White
18%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shady Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Shady Grove Elementary School is ranked #1229 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Shady Grove Elementary School?
338 students attend Shady Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Shady Grove Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shady Grove Elementary School?
Shady Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shady Grove Elementary School offer ?
Shady Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Shady Grove Elementary School part of?
Shady Grove Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
In what neighborhood is Shady Grove Elementary School located?
Shady Grove Elementary School is located in the East Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 8 other public schools located in East Memphis.
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