Summary:
The 38117 zip code area of Memphis, Tennessee is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a wide range in school performance, with White Station High and Sea Isle Elementary standing out as top performers, while Overton High and Willow Oaks Elementary lag behind.
White Station High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Tennessee, with a statewide ranking in the top 45 schools for the past 3 years and a strong 89.2% 4-year graduation rate. Colonial Middle stands out for its high Algebra I proficiency rates, with 47.8% of students proficient or better, compared to 58.2% for the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district and 85.3% for the state. Sea Isle Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in mathematics and science among the elementary schools in the data set.
The data also reveals significant challenges facing the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the schools with the highest spending per student, such as Avon School and Sea Isle Elementary, also have the lowest student-teacher ratios, which could indicate potential equity issues within the district.
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