Serving 1,384 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Snowden Elementary Middle 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 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,384 students
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Snowden School serves the west part of Memphis, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Snowden Elementary Middle School's student population of 1,384 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,384 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
80 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Snowden Elementary Middle 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 Snowden Elementary Middle School is 0.43, 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
#1186 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
74%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snowden Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Snowden Elementary Middle School is ranked #1186 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Snowden Elementary Middle School?
1,384 students attend Snowden Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Snowden Elementary Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Snowden Elementary Middle School offer ?
Snowden Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Snowden Elementary Middle School part of?
Snowden Elementary Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Snowden Elementary Middle School located?
Snowden Elementary Middle School is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in Midtown.
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