Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitney Achievement 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1657 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
96%
21%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitney Achievement Elementary School's ranking?
Whitney Achievement Elementary School is ranked #1657 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Whitney Achievement Elementary School?
211 students attend Whitney Achievement Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Whitney Achievement Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney Achievement Elementary School?
Whitney Achievement Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitney Achievement Elementary School offer ?
Whitney Achievement Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitney Achievement Elementary School part of?
Whitney Achievement Elementary School is part of Achievement School District.
In what neighborhood is Whitney Achievement Elementary School located?
Whitney Achievement Elementary School is located in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 21 other public schools located in Frayser.
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