Serving 1,027 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 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,027 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belle Forest Community School serves a 2.3 square mile area in the southeast part of Memphis, TN, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.3 miles to the school's edge, reaching up to 2.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belle Forest Community School's student population of 1,027 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,027 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
58 teachers
School Rankings
Belle Forest Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Forest Community School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1217 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
16%
Black
78%
20%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1217 out of 1,728 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Belle Forest Community School?
1,027 students attend Belle Forest Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Belle Forest Community School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Belle Forest Community School offer ?
Belle Forest Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belle Forest Community School part of?
Belle Forest Community School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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