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Newberry Elementary School

5540 Newberry Ave
Memphis, TN 38115
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newberry 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Newberry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Newberry Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Newberry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newberry Elementary School is 0.37, 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)
#1405 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Newberry Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newberry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newberry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Newberry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Newberry Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Newberry Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Newberry Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
77%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Newberry Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Newberry Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Newberry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Newberry Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Newberry Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newberry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newberry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newberry Elementary School's ranking?
Newberry Elementary School is ranked #1405 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Newberry Elementary School often compared to?
Newberry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sea Isle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Newberry Elementary School?
403 students attend Newberry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Newberry Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newberry Elementary School?
Newberry Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newberry Elementary School offer ?
Newberry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Newberry Elementary School part of?
Newberry Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Newberry Elementary School located?
Newberry Elementary School is located in the Williamsburg Colony neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Williamsburg Colony.

School Reviews
1   1/20/2020
If you love your kids, don''t let them go there!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kennon Hampton

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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