Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newberry Elementary School 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 ≤5% (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 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newberry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Newberry Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newberry Elementary School 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 Newberry Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#1567 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
13%
Black
77%
21%
White
2%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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 Newberry Elementary School's ranking?
Newberry Elementary School is ranked #1567 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Newberry Elementary School often compared to?
Newberry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sea Isle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% 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 Newberry Elementary School?
377 students attend Newberry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Newberry Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newberry Elementary School?
Newberry Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newberry Elementary School offer ?
Newberry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Newberry Elementary School part of?
Newberry Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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