Scenic Hills Elementary

Summary:

Scenic Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 292 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scenic Hills Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Tennessee elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 5.2% of Scenic Hills students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 39.7% statewide and 20% for the Memphis-Shelby County district. The school's performance is particularly low for African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 15-20% and 20-25% of Tennessee elementary schools, respectively. Scenic Hills has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and per-student spending level compared to nearby schools.

The nearby schools, such as Memphis STEM Academy, Egypt Elementary, and Jackson Elementary, generally outperform Scenic Hills Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. For example, Memphis STEM Academy, a public charter school, has significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics, English language arts, and science compared to Scenic Hills Elementary. The low academic performance of Scenic Hills Elementary, particularly for African American and low-income students, suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3450 Scenic Hwy
Memphis, TN 38128-5350

(901) 416-4342

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
963^rd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,435

Students who attend Scenic Hills Elementary usually attend:

High:

Raleigh-Egypt High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 335

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.5%

Hispanic:

3.3%

White:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scenic Hills Elementary ranks worse than 94.6% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 95^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 9.26. (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 (92.5%), Hispanic (3.3%), White (2.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scenic Hills Elementary is 14.5, which is the 33^rd best among 121 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scenic Hills Elementary is $15,435, which is the 41^st highest among 121 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scenic Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Scenic Hills Elementary 963^rd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Scenic Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Scenic Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Scenic Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	10.85	942^nd	997	5.5%
2019	15.84	874^th	985	11.3%
2021	11.89	885^th	983	10.0%
2022	9.25	961^st	1000	3.9%
2023	8.29	978^th	1020	4.1%
2024	9.26	963^rd	1018	5.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scenic Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	16.22	832^nd	877	5.1%
2019	26.81	672^nd	821	18.1%
2021	17.37	742^nd	823	9.8%
2022	19.84	773^rd	858	9.9%
2023	14.46	807^th	865	6.7%
2024	16.11	797^th	853	6.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Scenic Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	15.94	832^nd	926	10.2%
2021	15.46	812^th	945	14.1%
2022	8.07	947^th	975	2.9%
2023	7.91	962^nd	989	2.7%
2024	12.03	911^th	990	8.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Scenic Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	16.42	831^st	916	9.3%
2021	8.90	903^rd	941	4.0%
2022	13.03	890^th	980	9.2%
2023	9.89	936^th	987	5.2%
2024	8.80	957^th	991	3.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Scenic Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	27.13	340^th	450	24.4%
2019	34.75	257^th	404	36.4%
2021	24.31	316^th	411	23.1%
2022	20.97	426^th	483	11.8%
2023	15.16	476^th	500	4.8%
2024	19.93	433^rd	498	13.1%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Scenic Hills Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	8	409	0	13	0	0	1	431
2015	6	324	0	16	1	0	3	350
2016	4	340	0	8	1	0	2	355
2017	7	308	0	8	0	1	5	329
2018	9	342	0	9	0	0	9	369
2019	9	320	0	9	0	0	6	344
2020	13	273	0	5	0	0	5	296
2021	7	284	0	7	0	0	7	305
2022	7	272	1	5	0	0	5	290
2023	9	271	0	7	0	1	4	292
2024	8	310	0	11	0	0	6	335

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 Scenic Hills Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	431	26.2	16.4	93.7
2015	350	23.0	15.2	91.1
2016	355	22.0	16.1	91.3
2017	329	22.1	14.8	n/a
2018	369	22.9	16.1	n/a
2019	344	24.0	14.3	n/a
2020	296	23.6	12.5	n/a
2021	305	19.0	16.0	n/a
2022	290	23.0	12.6	n/a
2023	292	24.0	12.1	n/a
2024	335	23.0	14.5	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 Scenic Hills Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	431	26.2	16.4	93.7
2015	350	23.0	15.2	91.1
2016	355	22.0	16.1	91.3
2017	329	22.1	14.8	n/a
2018	369	22.9	16.1	n/a
2019	344	24.0	14.3	n/a
2020	296	23.6	12.5	n/a
2021	305	19.0	16.0	n/a
2022	290	23.0	12.6	n/a
2023	292	24.0	12.1	n/a
2024	335	23.0	14.5	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 Scenic Hills Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,233 (9.0%)	$11,384 (82.9%)	$13,738
2020	$1,093 (8.1%)	$11,214 (83.4%)	$13,451
2021	$1,112 (9.8%)	$9,377 (82.5%)	$11,364
2022	$2,680 (18.8%)	$10,529 (73.7%)	$14,280
2023	$3,010 (19.5%)	$11,113 (72.0%)	$15,435

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scenic Hills Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 874^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 978^th of 1020 Elementary schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Scenic Hills Elementary)	25.5	6.8	18.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	33.3	20.4	12.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	36.4	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scenic Hills Elementary)	25.5	18.8	6.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	22.8	24	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Scenic Hills Elementary)	20	7.5	12.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	24.2	27.2	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Scenic Hills Elementary)	11.1	9.1	2%
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 (Scenic Hills Elementary)	6.7	13.6	6.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	23.1	19.5	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Scenic Hills Elementary)	19.7	5.6	14.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	27.2	14.5	12.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	34.1	6.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Scenic Hills Elementary)	17.4	12.9	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	20.6	20.7	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	344	292	15.1%
African American	320	271	15.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	7	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	9	9
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%

Schools Near Scenic Hills 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
Scenic Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3450 Scenic Hwy	Memphis	38128	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4342	335	23	14.5		8 (2.4%)	310 (92.5%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	9.3	963^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	5.4%		8.3	978^th of 1020 public elementary schools	4.1%	15		12.5					5.2	11.3	29.2	8.9				16.1	14.8	22.9					14.3					$15,435	$3,010	$11,113
Star Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	3240 James RD	Memphis	38128	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 387-5050	331	19	17.8		2 (0.6%)	310 (93.7%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	14.6	899^th of 1018 public elementary schools	11.7%		12.3	925^th of 1020 public elementary schools	9.3%	26	25.7	23.5	6.8	28.1			20.0	28.6	20.0	9.1	21.9			19.2	22.9	14.3		12.5			13.0	9.4			9.4	$17,104	$3,263	$13,523
Lucie E. Campbell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3232 Birchfield Dr	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-1000	629	35	18.2		11 (1.7%)	572 (90.9%)	27 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.7%)	3.9	1014^th of 1018 public elementary schools	0.4%		4	1016^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.4%	2										5.0					9.8		5.0				5.9					$13,225	$2,997	$9,242
Promise Academy Spring Hill	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3796 Frayser Raleigh RD	Memphis	38128	Shelby County	Tennessee Public Charter School Commission	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 324-4456	387	19	20.9		3 (0.8%)	369 (95.3%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16.3	877^th of 1018 public elementary schools	13.9%					(n/a)	14.6	20.6	17.4				17.8	12.5	34.9	32.6				27.4	18.8	20.6	17.4				19.1
Journey Coleman School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3210 Raleigh-Millington RD	Memphis	38128	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 567-7068	630	39	16.1		7 (1.1%)	560 (88.9%)	42 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.3%)	11.4	937^th of 1018 public elementary schools	8.0%		14	900^th of 1020 public elementary schools	11.8%	37	7.1	19.4	5.4	9.1	10.0	18.2	11.5		17.9	16.1	13.8	18.3	9.3	13.2	17.4	28.6	19.3	25.8	25.0	13.0	21.8	16.9	20.3	16.7	18.0
Primary Prepatory	Public	PK	3274 Range Line	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	(n/a)	(901) 358-6535	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jackson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3925 Wales Ave	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4222	303	22	13.7		14 (4.6%)	50 (16.5%)	238 (78.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	30	737^th of 1018 public elementary schools	27.6%		30.3	722^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	29.2%	15	41.7	37.1	27.7				34.7	30.6	37.1	27.7				31.4	27.8	31.4	19.1				25.4					$16,464	$2,593	$12,515
Douglass Elementary/Middle	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1650 Ash St	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-5946	484	32	15.2		1 (0.2%)	453 (93.6%)	20 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	5.2	1006^th of 1018 public elementary schools	1.2%					(n/a)	5.4				5.7			17.0				7.7		5.3	10.7	7.5			5.7				13.2			$14,283	$2,641	$10,412
Libertas	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3777 Edenburg DR	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Tennessee Public Charter School Commission	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 609-3611	515	21	24.5		62 (12.0%)	413 (80.2%)	26 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	26.9	769^th of 1018 public elementary schools	24.5%		18.2	851^st of 1020 public elementary schools	16.6%	82	23.9	24.4	17.8				22.3	35.8	40.9	22.2				33.3	34.3	35.6	17.8				29.9					$14,912	$3,356	$11,556
Memphis STEM Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2180 Frayser BLVD	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 708-3001	243	18	13.5		0 (0.0%)	209 (86.0%)	31 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	39.8	619^th of 1018 public elementary schools	39.2%		46	532^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	47.8%	87	38.7	28.6	58.3				42.2	25.8	25.7	38.9				30.4	41.9	28.6	36.1				35.3					$23,976	$7,491	$16,169

Frequently Asked Questions about Scenic Hills Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Scenic Hills Elementary?

Students at Scenic Hills Elementary are 93% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Scenic Hills Elementary in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

What schools do graduates of Scenic Hills Elementary attend?

Students who attend Scenic Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Raleigh-Egypt High

How many students attend Scenic Hills Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 335 students attended Scenic Hills Elementary.

Is Scenic Hills Elementary a good school?

Scenic Hills Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.4% of Tennessee elementary schools.

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