Serving 644 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 67% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (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
Student Attention
School Overview
Tara Oaks Elementary School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tara Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tara Oaks Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#48 out of 1721 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
7%
21%
White
69%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Tara Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Tara Oaks Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 1,721 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Tara Oaks Elementary School?
644 students attend Tara Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Tara Oaks Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% 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 13:1, 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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