Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Southwest 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 Southwest Elementary School is 0.61, which is equal to 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
310 students attend Southwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Southwest Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwest Elementary School offer ?
Southwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southwest Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
