Serving 127 students in grades 6-8, Dubois Middle Of Leadership Public Policy 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
21%
13%
Black
74%
21%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Dubois Middle Of Leadership Public Policy?
127 students attend Dubois Middle Of Leadership Public Policy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Dubois Middle Of Leadership Public Policy students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dubois Middle Of Leadership Public Policy?
Dubois Middle Of Leadership Public Policy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dubois Middle Of Leadership Public Policy offer ?
Dubois Middle Of Leadership Public Policy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dubois Middle Of Leadership Public Policy part of?
Dubois Middle Of Leadership Public Policy is part of Shelby County School District.
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