Shelby County School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 201 public schools in Shelby County School District, serving 109,636 students.
- Public school in Shelby County School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 35% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
- The top ranked public schools in Shelby County School District are Campus Elementary School, Maxine Smith Steam Academy and Richland Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 37% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Tennessee public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Shelby County School District |
| School District Website | http://www.scsk12.org |
| School District Phone Number | (901)321-2500 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 09 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TN) |
| # of Schools | 201 Schools | 1,782 Schools |
| # of Students | 109,636 Students | 1,002,012 Students |
| # of Teachers | 6,767 Teachers | 63,501 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Shelby County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 75% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (TN) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 36% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 35% |
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| Graduation Rate | 80% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.55 |
| # of American Indian Students | 102 Students | 1,649 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 1,589 Students | 19,810 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 15,621 Students | 103,173 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 14% | 10% |
| # of Black Students | 81,874 Students | 219,476 Students |
| % Black Students | 75% | 22% |
| # of White Students | 7,809 Students | 629,507 Students |
| % White Students | 7% | 63% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 66 Students | 1,096 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 2,575 Students | 27,301 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 3,291 | 28,379 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 8,983 | 75,482 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 8,779 | 74,633 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 8,550 | 74,145 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 8,654 | 74,844 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 8,772 | 78,085 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 8,675 | 78,681 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 8,165 | 76,941 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 7,634 | 75,058 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 7,430 | 74,150 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 8,418 | 75,782 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 7,965 | 74,322 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 7,054 | 72,070 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 7,266 | 69,440 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,411 is higher than the state average of $8,717. The school district revenue/student has declined by 95% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $13,682 is higher than the state average of $8,398. The school district spending/student has declined by 95% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TN) |
| Total Revenue | $1,470 MM | $31 MM |
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| Spending | $1,500 MM | $29 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,411 | $8,717 |
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| Spending / Student | $13,682 | $8,398 |
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Shelby County School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - A. B. Hill Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank: Bottom 50%345 East Olive Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901)416-7844
Grades: PK-5 | 310 students
- A. Maceo Walker Middle School Math: 12% | Reading: 9%
Rank: Bottom 50%1900 East Raines Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901)416-1030
Grades: 6-8 | 686 students
- Alcy Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank: Bottom 50%1750 E Alcy Rd
Memphis, TN 38114
(901)416-7800
Grades: PK-5 | 241 students
- Alton Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%2020 Alton Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901)416-7430
Grades: PK-5 | 292 students
- American Way Middle School Math: 5% | Reading: 8%
Rank: Bottom 50%3805 American Way
Memphis, TN 38118
(901)416-1250
Grades: 6-8 | 703 students
- Arrow Academy Of Excellence Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank: Bottom 50%645 Semmes St
Memphis, TN 38111
(901)207-1891
Grades: K-3 | 83 students
- Aspire East Academy Charter School6870 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901)567-7086
Grades: K-2 | 186 students
- Aurora Collegiate Academy Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank: Bottom 50%3804 Given Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901)249-4615
Grades: K-5 | 337 students
- Avon School Special Education School310 Avon Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901)416-2124
Grades: 12 | 171 students
- B. T. Washington High School Math: 12% | Reading: 5%
Rank: Bottom 50%715 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901)416-7240
Grades: 6-12 | 487 students
- Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank: Bottom 50%5905 Grosvenor Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(901)416-2128
Grades: K-5 | 311 students
- Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 30%
Rank: Bottom 50%10280 Godwin Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901)873-8160
Grades: K-8 | 569 students
- Belle Forest Community School Math: 27% | Reading: 18%
Rank: Bottom 50%3135 Ridgeway
Memphis, TN 38115
(901)416-7200
Grades: PK-5 | 1,219 student
- Bellevue Middle School Magnet School
Math: 24% | Reading: 34%
Rank: Bottom 50%575 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901)416-4488
Grades: 6-8 | 551 students
- Berclair Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 17%
Rank: Bottom 50%810 N Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901)416-8800
Grades: PK-5 | 666 students
- Bethel Grove Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank: Bottom 50%2459 Arlington Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901)416-5012
Grades: PK-5 | 265 students
- Bolton High School Magnet School
Math: 2% | Reading: 23%
Rank: Bottom 50%7323 Brunswick Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901)873-8150
Grades: 9-12 | 1,050 student
- Brownsville Road Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 18% | Reading: 15%
Rank: Bottom 50%5292 Banbury Ave
Memphis, TN 38135
(901)416-4300
Grades: K-5 | 553 students
- Bruce Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank: Bottom 50%581 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901)416-4495
Grades: PK-5 | 496 students
- Campus Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank: Top 5%535 Zach Curlin
Memphis, TN 38152
(901)678-2285
Grades: 1-5 | 324 students
- Central High School Magnet School
Math: 2% | Reading: 25%
Rank: Bottom 50%306 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901)416-4500
Grades: 9-12 | 1,530 student
- Charjean Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank: Bottom 50%2140 Charjean Rd
Memphis, TN 38114
(901)416-5016
Grades: PK-5 | 388 students
- Cherokee Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 14%
Rank: Bottom 50%3061 Kimball Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901)416-5028
Grades: PK-5 | 520 students
- Chickasaw Middle School Math: 12% | Reading: 10%
Rank: Bottom 50%4060 Westmont Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901)416-8134
Grades: 6-8 | 306 students
- Chimneyrock Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 26%
Rank: Bottom 50%8601 Chimneyrock Blvd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901)416-2067
Grades: PK-5 | 960 students
- Circles Of Success Learning Academy Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank: Bottom 50%867 South Parkway East
Memphis, TN 38106
(901)322-7978
Grades: K-5 | 229 students
- City University Boys Preparatory Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%1475 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901)775-2219
Grades: 6-8 | 66 students
- City University School Girls Preparatory Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%1475 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38103
(901)775-2219
Grades: 6-8 | 97 students
- City University School Of Independence Charter School
Reading: ≤20%1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901)775-2219
Grades: 11 | 17 students
- City University School Of Liberal Arts Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank: Bottom 50%1475 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901)775-2219
Grades: 9-12 | 273 students
- Colonial Middle School Magnet School
Math: 16% | Reading: 24%
Rank: Bottom 50%1370 Colonial Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901)416-8980
Grades: 6-8 | 1,090 student
- Cordova Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 25% | Reading: 23%
Rank: Bottom 50%750 N Sanga Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901)416-1700
Grades: PK-5 | 855 students
- Cordova High School Math: 2% | Reading: 26%
Rank: Bottom 50%1800 Berryhill Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901)416-4540
Grades: 9-12 | 2,339 students
- Cordova Middle School Magnet School
Math: 10% | Reading: 22%
Rank: Bottom 50%900 N Sanga Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901)416-2189
Grades: 6-8 | 723 students
- Craigmont High School Magnet School
Math: 2% | Reading: 18%
Rank: Bottom 50%3333 Covington Pike
Memphis, TN 38128
(901)416-4312
Grades: 9-12 | 867 students
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