Serving 183 students in grades Kindergarten-12,
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Avon School's student population of 183 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Avon School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
86%
21%
White
8%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Avon School often compared to?
Avon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shrine School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Avon School?
The graduation rate of Avon School is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Avon School?
183 students attend Avon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Avon School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avon School?
Avon School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Avon School offer ?
Avon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Avon School part of?
Avon School is part of Shelby County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/12/2019
Great school that serves the special needs of your child. My son is graduating May 2019.#thumbsup.
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