Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ida B. Wells Es/ms 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ida B. Wells Es/ms ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ida B. Wells Es/ms's student population of 114 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ida B. Wells Es/ms 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 Ida B. Wells Es/ms is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1525 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
93%
21%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
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 Ida B. Wells Es/ms's ranking?
Ida B. Wells Es/ms is ranked #1525 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Ida B. Wells Es/ms?
114 students attend Ida B. Wells Es/ms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ida B. Wells Es/ms students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ida B. Wells Es/ms?
Ida B. Wells Es/ms has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ida B. Wells Es/ms offer ?
Ida B. Wells Es/ms offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ida B. Wells Es/ms part of?
Ida B. Wells Es/ms is part of Shelby County School District.
In what neighborhood is Ida B. Wells Es/ms located?
Ida B. Wells Es/ms is located in the South Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 11 other public schools located in South Memphis.
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