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Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 101 public preschools serving 49,819 students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Tennessee.
Public Preschools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
222 Schools
870 Schools
# Students
109,797 Students
412,953 Students
# Teachers
6,875 Teachers
27,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.59
# American Indian Students
67 Students
671 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
921 Students
7,447 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19,948 Students
55,830 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
14%
# Black Students
79,324 Students
84,511 Students
% Black Students
72%
20%
# White Students
5,851 Students
244,057 Students
% White Students
6%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
471 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,652 Students
19,966 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,853
32,715
# Students in K Grade:
8,711
63,047
# Students in 1st Grade:
8,984
65,102
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8,195
60,761
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8,498
58,242
# Students in 4th Grade:
8,814
57,064
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,496
50,194
# Students in 6th Grade:
7,951
8,707
# Students in 7th Grade:
7,835
7,153
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,553
7,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,734
723
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,677
622
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,545
672
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,951
745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,623 is higher than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,594 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,386 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$1,383 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,623
$12,030
Spending / Student
$12,594
$11,527
Best Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5440 Rich Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Grades: PK-5
| 870 students
Rank: #22.
Shrine School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Grades: PK-12
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
White Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 Chickasaw Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #44.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Grades: PK-5
| 861 students
Rank: #66.
Riverwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1330 Stern Ln
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Grades: PK-5
| 943 students
Rank: #77.
Southwind Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8155 Meadow Vale Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #88.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #99.
Macon-hall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9800 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Grades: PK-5
| 1,141 students
Rank: #1010.
Germantown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2730 Cross Country Dr
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0945
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0945
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #1111.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7440 Nonconnah View Cv
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1212.
Sea Isle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5250 Sea Isle Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #1313.
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3890 Hickory Hill Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1195
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1195
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #1414.
Chimneyrock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Chimneyrock Blvd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Grades: PK-5
| 884 students
Rank: #1515.
Germanshire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3965 South Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #1616.
Kate Bond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2727 Kate Bond Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0020
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0020
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Fox Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2960 Emerald St
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2530
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Peabody Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2086 Young Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Rozelle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
993 Roland
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-4612
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-4612
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #2020.
Wells Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Wells Station Rd
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-2172
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-2172
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #2121.
Bethel Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2459 Arlington Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5012
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5012
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #2222.
Belle Forest Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3135 Ridgeway
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-7200
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 1,002 students
Rank: #2323.
Snowden Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Grades: PK-8
| 1,373 students
Rank: #2424.
Willow Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4417 Willow Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2196
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2196
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #2525.
Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Wales Ave
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4222
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4222
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #2626.
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2605 Sam Cooper Blvd
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-7150
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #2727.
Keystone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Old Allen Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-3924
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-3924
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #2828.
Sheffield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4290 Chuck Ave
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2360
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2360
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #2929.
Highland Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5252 Annandale Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-0330
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-0330
Grades: PK-5
| 827 students
Rank: #3030.
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10280 Godwin Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Grades: PK-8
| 365 students
Rank: #3131.
Dexter School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7105 Dexter Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-0355
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-0355
Grades: PK-8
| 1,513 students
Rank: #3232.
Downtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 N 4th St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #3333.
Egypt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4160 Karen Cv
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-4150
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #3434.
Berclair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 N Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-8800
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #3535.
Winridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-6618
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-6618
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
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