Belle Forest Community School

3135 Ridgeway
Memphis, TN 38115
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,013 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belle Forest Community 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 is 5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Belle Forest Community School's student population of 1,013 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,013 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Belle Forest Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Forest Community School is 0.32, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TN)
#1556 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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5%
28%
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8%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
13%
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Black
81%
21%
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White
1%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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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 Belle Forest Community School's ranking?
Belle Forest Community School is ranked #1556 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Belle Forest Community School often compared to?
Belle Forest Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Belle Forest Community School?
1,013 students attend Belle Forest Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Belle Forest Community School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Forest Community School?
Belle Forest Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Belle Forest Community School offer ?
Belle Forest Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Belle Forest Community School part of?
Belle Forest Community School is part of Shelby County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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