Memphis School Of Excellence vs. Ross Elementary School
Should I attend Memphis School Of Excellence or Ross Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Memphis School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 552 students in grades 6-12, Memphis School Of Excellence 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 2% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ross 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-5
Total Students
552 students
569 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1660 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1683 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
≤1%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
7%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
54
Kindergarten Students
-
97
Grade 1 Students
-
70
Grade 2 Students
-
81
Grade 3 Students
-
77
Grade 4 Students
-
103
Grade 5 Students
-
87
Grade 6 Students
85
-
Grade 7 Students
91
-
Grade 8 Students
84
-
Grade 9 Students
84
-
Grade 10 Students
78
-
Grade 11 Students
63
-
Grade 12 Students
67
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
49%
14%
% Black
48%
82%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
