Serving 350 students in grades 6-8, Maxine Smith Steam Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maxine Smith Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Maxine Smith Steam Academy's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maxine Smith Steam Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxine Smith Steam Academy is 0.60, which is more 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
#181 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
54%
21%
White
32%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
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 Maxine Smith Steam Academy's ranking?
Maxine Smith Steam Academy is ranked #181 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Maxine Smith Steam Academy often compared to?
Maxine Smith Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like White Station Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Maxine Smith Steam Academy?
350 students attend Maxine Smith Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Maxine Smith Steam Academy students are Black, 32% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxine Smith Steam Academy?
Maxine Smith Steam Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maxine Smith Steam Academy offer ?
Maxine Smith Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maxine Smith Steam Academy part of?
Maxine Smith Steam Academy is part of Shelby County School District.
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