Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-8, J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle ranks within the top 30% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
93%
21%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 is J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle's ranking?
J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle is ranked #431 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle often compared to?
J. P. Freeman Elementary/middleis often viewed alongside schools like White Station Middle School, Maxine Smith Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle?
599 students attend J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle?
J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle offer ?
J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle part of?
J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle is part of Shelby County School District.
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