Grandview Heights Elementary School serves 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 22% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)22%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)16%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
95%
21%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Grandview Heights Elementary School?
472 students attend Grandview Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Grandview Heights Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grandview Heights Elementary School?
Grandview Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grandview Heights Elementary School offer ?
Grandview Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Grandview Heights Elementary School part of?
Grandview Heights Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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