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Tara Oaks Elementary School

600 Harpers Ferry Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
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Top 5%
Tel: (901) 853-3337
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Tara Oaks Elementary School serves 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Tara Oaks Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in TN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 61% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tara Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Tara Oaks Elementary School's student population of 648 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
648 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Tara Oaks Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Tara Oaks Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1721 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tara Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
12%
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Black
8%
22%
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White
69%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TN.
Diversity Score
0.50
0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Collierville School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tara Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).

How many students attend Tara Oaks Elementary School?

648 students attend Tara Oaks Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Tara Oaks Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Tara Oaks Elementary School?

Tara Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.

What grades does Tara Oaks Elementary School offer ?

Tara Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Tara Oaks Elementary School part of?

Tara Oaks Elementary School is part of Collierville School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 61% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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