Serving 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rivercrest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rivercrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Rivercrest Elementary School's student population of 674 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
674 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
47 teachers
School Rankings
Rivercrest Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rivercrest Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#300 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rivercrest Elementary School's ranking?
Rivercrest Elementary School is ranked #300 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Rivercrest Elementary School often compared to?
Rivercrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bartlett Elementary School, White Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Rivercrest Elementary School?
674 students attend Rivercrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Rivercrest Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Rivercrest Elementary School offer ?
Rivercrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rivercrest Elementary School part of?
Rivercrest Elementary School is part of Bartlett School District.
In what neighborhood is Rivercrest Elementary School located?
Rivercrest Elementary School is located in the Rivercrest neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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