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Avon School

310 Avon Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
Avon School serves 182 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Avon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Avon School's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
182 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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The diversity score of Avon School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
85%
21%
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White
6%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Avon School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Avon School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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What schools are Avon School often compared to?
Avon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shrine School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Avon School?
The graduation rate of Avon School is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Avon School?
182 students attend Avon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Avon School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avon School?
Avon School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Avon School offer ?
Avon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Avon School part of?
In what neighborhood is Avon School located?
Avon School is located in the East Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 8 other public schools located in East Memphis.

School Reviews
5   8/12/2019
Great school that serves the special needs of your child. My son is graduating May 2019.#thumbsup.
- Posted by Parent - Rico Holt

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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