Serving 1,166 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Macon-hall Elementary 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 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Macon-hall Elementary School's student population of 1,166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Macon-hall 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 Macon-hall Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#881 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
75%
21%
White
9%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macon-hall Elementary School's ranking?
Macon-hall Elementary School is ranked #881 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Macon-hall Elementary School often compared to?
Macon-hall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Macon-hall Elementary School?
1,166 students attend Macon-hall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Macon-hall Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Macon-hall Elementary School?
Macon-hall Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Macon-hall Elementary School offer ?
Macon-hall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Macon-hall Elementary School part of?
Macon-hall Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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