Magnolia 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 was 15-19% (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%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
11%
Black
(19-20)94%
22%
White
(19-20)1%
62%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
77%
47%
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?
15-19% 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 Magnolia Elementary School?
418 students attend Magnolia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Magnolia Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Magnolia Elementary School offer ?
Magnolia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Magnolia Elementary School part of?
Magnolia Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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