Serving 88 students in grades 6-8, City University Boys Preparatory 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
91%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend City University Boys Preparatory?
88 students attend City University Boys Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of City University Boys Preparatory students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City University Boys Preparatory?
City University Boys Preparatory has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does City University Boys Preparatory offer ?
City University Boys Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is City University Boys Preparatory part of?
City University Boys Preparatory is part of Shelby County School District.
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