Serving 162 students in grades 2-5, Spring Hill 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 13% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 8% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)13%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)8%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
9%
Black
(15-16)96%
22%
White
(15-16)2%
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Spring Hill Elementary School?
162 students attend Spring Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Spring Hill Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Hill Elementary School?
Spring Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spring Hill Elementary School offer ?
Spring Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Spring Hill Elementary School part of?
Spring Hill Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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