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Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School vs. Oak Forest Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School
5905 Grosvenor Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Oak Forest Elementary School
7440 Nonconnah View Cv
Memphis, TN 38119
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Oak Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
271 students
418 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oak Forest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oak Forest Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oak Forest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oak Forest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#563 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
#479 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oak Forest Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in TN)
45-49%
(Top 30% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Forest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Forest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Forest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Oak Forest Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
56
Kindergarten Students
46
69
Grade 1 Students
50
59
Grade 2 Students
46
73
Grade 3 Students
46
41
Grade 4 Students
39
59
Grade 5 Students
44
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oak Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oak Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
84%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oak Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oak Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oak Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oak Forest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
89%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oak Forest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oak Forest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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