Serving 159 students in grades 6-8, Southern Avenue 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 20% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)27%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
9%
Black
(15-16)97%
22%
White
(15-16)n/a
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Southern Avenue Middle School?
159 students attend Southern Avenue Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Southern Avenue Middle School students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Avenue Middle School?
Southern Avenue Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Avenue Middle School offer ?
Southern Avenue Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southern Avenue Middle School part of?
Southern Avenue Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.
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