Serving 170 students in grades 6-8, Vance Middle 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
100%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Vance Middle School?
170 students attend Vance Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Vance Middle School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vance Middle School?
Vance Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vance Middle School offer ?
Vance Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vance Middle School part of?
Vance Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.
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