Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School's student population of 369 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School is 0.58, 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
#578 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
20%
21%
White
61%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School's ranking?
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School is ranked #578 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School?
369 students attend E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School?
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School offer ?
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School part of?
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 12/13/2006
The Academics at Jeter are AMAZINg. I went there adn left when going to middle school! there is a new building now and it is wonderful. There is ALOT of parent involvement there, large PTA. The special classes are wonderful, the art teacher(Mr.Blocker) is one of the best in the state. I would highly recommend jeter.
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