Serving 125 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Shrine 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shrine School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shrine School's student population of 125 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shrine School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shrine School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
73%
21%
White
6%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shrine School's ranking?
Shrine School is ranked #1167 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Shrine School often compared to?
Shrine Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shrine School?
The graduation rate of Shrine School is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Shrine School?
125 students attend Shrine School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Shrine School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shrine School?
Shrine School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shrine School offer ?
Shrine School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Shrine School part of?
Shrine School is part of Shelby County School District.
In what neighborhood is Shrine School located?
Shrine School is located in the Parkway Village neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 10 other public schools located in Parkway Village.
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