Serving 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, May Werthan Shayne Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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May Werthan Shayne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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May Werthan Shayne Elementary School's student population of 735 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#633 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
24%
21%
White
48%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is ranked #633 out of 1,761 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend May Werthan Shayne Elementary School?
735 students attend May Werthan Shayne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of May Werthan Shayne Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of May Werthan Shayne Elementary School?
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does May Werthan Shayne Elementary School offer ?
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is May Werthan Shayne Elementary School part of?
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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