A. B. Hill Elementary

Summary:

A. B. Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 618 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in the state.

A. B. Hill Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 96.6% African American and consistently ranking among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Tennessee, scoring in the bottom 1-2% statewide on TNReady assessments for Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. The school's proficiency rates are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels, and it ranks in the bottom 1-2% for female students, male students, African American students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite relatively high per-student spending of $12,500-$16,500, the school's academic performance remains poor, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution.

While some nearby schools, such as Vision Preparatory Charter School and Ida B. Wells Academy Elementary School/Middle School, also struggle with low academic performance, others like Riverview Elementary/Middle show relatively stronger results. Analyzing the practices and strategies of the higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights for A. B. Hill Elementary as it works to address its significant challenges and improve educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

345 East Olive AVE
Memphis, TN 38106-4207

(901) 416-7844

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1015^th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,443

Students who attend A. B. Hill Elementary usually attend:

High:

Hamilton High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 544

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.3%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details A. B. Hill Elementary ranks worse than 99.7% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 120^th among 121 ranked elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.5. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.3%), two or more races (1.5%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A. B. Hill Elementary is 14.7, which is the 36^th best among 121 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare A. B. Hill Elementary employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at A. B. Hill Elementary is $13,443. 92 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A. B. Hill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks A. B. Hill Elementary 1015^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See A. B. Hill Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for A. B. Hill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at A. B. Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	27.62	740^th	997	25.8%
2019	35.61	638^th	985	35.2%
2021	15.97	834^th	983	15.2%
2022	8.44	969^th	1000	3.1%
2023	3.91	1018^th	1020	0.2%
2024	3.50	1015^th	1018	0.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A. B. Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	41.99	517^th	877	41.0%
2019	46.85	416^th	821	49.3%
2021	29.87	600^th	823	27.1%
2022	16.04	805^th	858	6.2%
2023	7.67	861^st	865	0.5%
2024	7.99	851^st	853	0.2%

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Rank History for Female students at A. B. Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	42.17	524^th	926	43.4%
2021	10.18	879^th	945	7.0%
2022	11.04	908^th	975	6.9%
2023	5.19	984^th	989	0.5%
2024	4.94	987^th	990	0.3%

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Rank History for Male students at A. B. Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	27.14	692^nd	916	24.5%
2021	26.27	692^nd	941	26.5%
2022	7.20	964^th	980	1.6%
2023	4.25	985^th	987	0.2%
2024	3.17	991^st	991	0.0%

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Rank History for African American students at A. B. Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	43.32	210^th	450	53.3%
2019	48.45	173^rd	404	57.2%
2021	34.85	239^th	411	41.8%
2022	19.82	435^th	483	9.9%
2023	11.19	497^th	500	0.6%
2024	8.74	496^th	498	0.4%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for A. B. Hill Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	1	306	0	1	0	0	308
2015	1	276	1	0	0	7	285
2016	1	365	1	0	0	3	370
2017	0	312	1	0	0	6	319
2018	3	300	1	0	0	6	310
2019	1	291	0	3	0	5	300
2020	3	367	0	6	1	8	385
2021	2	366	0	6	1	11	386
2022	4	341	0	6	2	8	361
2023	4	597	0	7	3	7	618
2024	3	524	0	5	4	8	544

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at A. B. Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	308	22.5	13.6	97.7
2015	285	22.0	12.9	85.6
2016	370	26.0	14.2	96.8
2017	319	23.5	13.5	n/a
2018	310	24.6	12.6	n/a
2019	300	26.3	11.4	n/a
2020	385	22.3	17.2	n/a
2021	386	23.0	16.7	n/a
2022	361	26.0	13.8	n/a
2023	618	34.3	18.0	n/a
2024	544	37.0	14.7	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio A. B. Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	308	22.5	13.6	97.7
2015	285	22.0	12.9	85.6
2016	370	26.0	14.2	96.8
2017	319	23.5	13.5	n/a
2018	310	24.6	12.6	n/a
2019	300	26.3	11.4	n/a
2020	385	22.3	17.2	n/a
2021	386	23.0	16.7	n/a
2022	361	26.0	13.8	n/a
2023	618	34.3	18.0	n/a
2024	544	37.0	14.7	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for A. B. Hill Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,578 (9.5%)	$13,896 (83.9%)	$16,571
2020	$818 (6.3%)	$11,241 (87.1%)	$12,913
2021	$1,361 (10.9%)	$10,461 (84.1%)	$12,441
2022	$2,744 (17.5%)	$11,922 (76.2%)	$15,636
2023	$2,612 (19.4%)	$9,894 (73.6%)	$13,443

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A. B. Hill Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 638^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 1018^th of 1020 Elementary schools	35%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (A. B. Hill Elementary)	12.1	6.9	5.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	33.3	23.1	10.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (A. B. Hill Elementary)	72	6.7	65.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	32.6	16.2	16.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	37.2	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (A. B. Hill Elementary)	8	11.4	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	23.1	22.1	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37.7	2.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	300	618	106%
African American	291	597	105.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	7	133.3%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	1	4	300%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%

Schools Near A. B. Hill Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Science (2024)							TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
A. B. Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	345 East Olive AVE	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7844	544	37	14.7		3 (0.6%)	524 (96.3%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.5%)	3.5	1015^th of 1018 public elementary schools	0.3%		3.9	1018^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.2%	3	6.1	5.5							7.3	8.2				6.6	7.6	7.3	5.0				6.6					$13,443	$2,612	$9,894
Ida B. Wells Academy Elementary School/Middle School	Public	K-8	995 S Lauderdale St	Memphis	38126	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-3210	98	16	6.1		0 (0.0%)	94 (95.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	23.3	809^th of 1018 public elementary schools	20.5%		10.7	941^st of 1020 public elementary schools	7.7%	132			54.5	9.5	17.6		28.6			36.4	14.3	29.4		26.8			36.4	14.3	47.1		38.9	19.0	29.4		21.3	$22,614	$2,615	$19,041
Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	90 West Olive ST	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7874	121	6	26.0		0 (0.0%)	120 (99.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11	942^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	7.5%		8.9	969^th of 1020 public elementary schools	5.0%	27	38.5	17.4	11.8				20.8	7.7	13.0	16.7				13.0	7.7	17.4					9.3
Larose Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	864 Willoughby ST	Memphis	38126	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7848	316	17	18.5		0 (0.0%)	307 (97.2%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	4.5	1012^th of 1018 public elementary schools	0.6%					(n/a)	11.1						5.1	6.8	13.8	9.3				9.5	6.7	10.0					6.8					$14,562	$2,725	$10,319
Circles Of Success Learning Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	867 South Parkway East	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 322-7978	217	11	19.7		0 (0.0%)	216 (99.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.9	970^th of 1018 public elementary schools	4.7%		16.4	865^th of 1020 public elementary schools	15.2%	105		12.9	20.0				12.4	7.7	16.1	15.0				13.4	7.7	25.8	10.0				14.4					$21,331	$4,809	$16,206
Ernestine Rivers Child Care Center	Public	PK	867 South Parkway East	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	(n/a)	(901) 948-6441	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Memphis Delta Preparatory	Public, Charter	K-5	1237 College ST	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 251-1010	381	32	12.0		0 (0.0%)	371 (97.4%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	6.6	996^th of 1018 public elementary schools	2.2%		6.3	996^th of 1020 public elementary schools	2.4%		6.9		12.7				6.8	15.9	9.5	16.9				14.3	9.6	9.5	11.3				10.1					$22,200	$8,320	$13,564
Cummings Elementary/Middle	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1037 Cummings St	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-7810	267	23	11.5		0 (0.0%)	257 (96.3%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	12.3	927^th of 1018 public elementary schools	8.9%		12.7	922^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	9.6%	5	5.9	25.9	38.5	5.3	12.1	12.5	15.3	17.6	29.6	11.5	13.2	18.2	15.6	17.4	8.8	25.9	15.4	10.5	6.1	21.9	14.2	18.4		18.8	12.6	$16,933	$2,870	$13,127
Riverview Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	241 Majuba Ave	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7340	471	19	24.8		3 (0.6%)	448 (95.1%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	33.7	688^th of 1018 public elementary schools	32.4%		14.4	890^th of 1020 public elementary schools	12.7%	202	58.3	39.5	14.3			14.1	14.0	50.0	34.2	51.4		9.9		17.1	45.8	7.9	14.3	20.5	21.4	7.2	17.1					$14,490	$2,753	$10,800
Vision Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	260 Joubert AVE	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 775-1018	415	30	13.9		2 (0.5%)	408 (98.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	18.8	851^st of 1018 public elementary schools	16.4%		11.8	934^th of 1020 public elementary schools	8.4%	83	24.2	22.4	14.8				20.4	22.2	35.1	16.4				24.3	23.8	39.7	14.8				25.8					$20,509	$3,875	$15,761

Frequently Asked Questions about A. B. Hill Elementary

Is A. B. Hill Elementary a good school?

A. B. Hill Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Tennessee elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of A. B. Hill Elementary attend?

Students who attend A. B. Hill Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Hamilton High

What district is A. B. Hill Elementary in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

What is the racial makeup of A. B. Hill Elementary?

Students at A. B. Hill Elementary are 96% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend A. B. Hill Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 544 students attended A. B. Hill Elementary.

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