Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tara Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tara Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tara Oaks Elementary School's student population of 655 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tara Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tara Oaks Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
7%
21%
White
70%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tara Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Tara Oaks Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tara Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Tara Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crosswind Elementary School, Bailey Station Elementary School, Collierville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tara Oaks Elementary School?
655 students attend Tara Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Tara Oaks Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tara Oaks Elementary School?
Tara Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tara Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Tara Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tara Oaks Elementary School part of?
Tara Oaks Elementary School is part of Collierville School District.
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