New Consortium Of Law And Business Middle School (Closed 2014)
New Consortium Of Law And Business Middle School served 102 students in grades 6-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
96%
22%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
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