Serving 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Raineshaven 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 36% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
461 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)36%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)23%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
9%
Black
(15-16)98%
22%
White
(15-16)n/a
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
96%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Raineshaven Elementary School?
461 students attend Raineshaven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Raineshaven Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raineshaven Elementary School?
Raineshaven Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Raineshaven Elementary School offer ?
Raineshaven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Raineshaven Elementary School part of?
Raineshaven Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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