Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shady Grove 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 338 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Shady Grove Elementary School?
338 students attend Shady Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Shady Grove Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shady Grove Elementary School?
Shady Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shady Grove Elementary School offer ?
Shady Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Shady Grove Elementary School part of?
I wanted to give the school 5 stars because I am a former student of 3 years. Looking back now(currently in the 11th grade) I feel as though my time there was not in vain, I learned alot met some lifelong friends and the only reason I stopped going was because of relocation of my family
- Posted by Student/Alumni - David
15/13/2017
This school is by far the least creative, least inclusive, least challenging school Shelby county probably has to offer. You would think because of its location it could possibly be worth something but don't let the location mislead you in any way. The staff is not friendly to the parents and the teachers seem to be there to collect a check. I've paid to be in PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) every year and have not receive a single correspondence about a meeting or an event in the 4 years my child has attended. This school does the bare minimum to get by to receive funding. They are not focused on benchmark skills necessary to your child's overall growth. Please send your child elsewhere. No extracurricular activities are available. The couple that are are not offered to every child. Their running club members were drawn from a hat so they say, leaving several kids disappointed and not everyone can sign up for piano. Wonder how they choose who gets in? Your guess is as good as mine. Trust me keep looking.
- Posted by Parent - Disappointed Parent
28/11/2011
no sports, no extracurricular activities. My child was advanced for his grade but was still forced to waste time doing same things over and over again. The schools must stimulate their students to encourage their development.
Teacher-parent communication is not encouraged. My child was bullied by other kids (elementary school!) and the teacher says she didn't notice. I am forced to trust the school in not ruining my child's life but every day my child is in the school i am worried.
- Posted by Parent - salsa
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 338 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
