Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sea Isle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 514 students
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sea Isle Elementary serves the southern part of Memphis, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 3.6 square miles, with most students living within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 1.8 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sea Isle Elementary School's student population of 514 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
School Rankings
Sea Isle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sea Isle Elementary School is 0.55, which is less 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
#872 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Hispanic
16%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Black
63%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
White
17%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sea Isle Elementary School's ranking?
Sea Isle Elementary School is ranked #872 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sea Isle Elementary School often compared to?
Sea Isle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sea Isle Elementary School?
514 students attend Sea Isle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sea Isle Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sea Isle Elementary School offer ?
Sea Isle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sea Isle Elementary School part of?
Sea Isle Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Sea Isle Elementary School located?
Sea Isle Elementary School is located in the Sea Isle Park neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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