Serving 156 students in grades 7-8, Lester 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 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
94%
21%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
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 57% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Lester School?
156 students attend Lester School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lester School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester School?
Lester School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lester School offer ?
Lester School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lester School part of?
Lester School is part of Shelby County School District.
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