Lowrance Elementary/Middle

Summary:

Lowrance Elementary/Middle is a public school in Memphis, Tennessee that serves grades PK-8, with a student population of 948. 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.

Lowrance consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Tennessee elementary schools based on statewide assessments, with only 11.6% of its students proficient or better in math compared to 20% for the district and 39.7% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low for its African American and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 20-25% of Tennessee schools for these groups. In contrast, its Hispanic student subgroup performs relatively better, ranking in the top 40-50% of Tennessee schools. Lowrance spends around $10,700-$11,500 per student, which is slightly below the district average, and has a higher student-teacher ratio of 16-17 compared to 12-15 at some higher-performing nearby schools like Southwind Elementary and Oak Forest Elementary.

Lowrance has consistently been a low-performing school for many years, with its statewide ranking declining over time. The large disparities in performance between its African American and Hispanic student subgroups are concerning and point to potential equity issues within the school. Understanding the root causes of these gaps and learning from the successes of nearby higher-performing schools could be important steps in developing a turnaround strategy for Lowrance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 7740 Lowrance RD
       Memphis, TN  38125


(901) 416-2330

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
936th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Lowrance Elementary/Middle usually attend:

High:    Southwind High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  948

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.7%
Hispanic:
14.9%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75% Help


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Compare Details Lowrance Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 91.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.42. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lowrance Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 76% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.04. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lowrance Elementary/Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowrance Elementary/Middle 936th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Lowrance Elementary/Middle in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Lowrance Elementary/Middle 446th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Lowrance Elementary/Middle in the ranking list.)

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

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


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Rank History for Lowrance Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lowrance Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.53 742nd 997 25.6%
2019 30.18 710th 985 27.9%
2021 11.49 888th 983 9.7%
2022 14.98 881st 1000 11.9%
2023 10.00 949th 1020 7.0%
2024 11.42 936th 1018 8.1%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Lowrance Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.90 163rd 178 8.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lowrance Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.05 722nd 877 17.7%
2019 41.76 485th 821 40.9%
2021 18.31 725th 823 11.9%
2022 20.93 757th 858 11.8%
2023 15.02 803rd 865 7.2%
2024 17.65 774th 853 9.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Lowrance Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.46 689th 926 25.6%
2021 11.91 851st 945 9.9%
2022 19.79 797th 975 18.3%
2023 11.41 916th 989 7.4%
2024 12.76 902nd 990 8.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Lowrance Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.80 645th 916 29.6%
2021 12.32 853rd 941 9.4%
2022 14.95 877th 980 10.5%
2023 11.35 925th 987 6.3%
2024 11.67 925th 991 6.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Lowrance Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.83 217th 450 51.8%
2019 48.14 176th 404 56.4%
2021 26.88 294th 411 28.5%
2022 26.63 361st 483 25.3%
2023 23.22 397th 500 20.6%
2024 20.26 426th 498 14.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Lowrance Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.38 113th 319 64.6%
2019 55.82 74th 250 70.4%
2021 26.21 254th 324 21.6%
2022 52.94 139th 363 61.7%
2023 29.95 289th 387 25.3%
2024 40.71 253rd 415 39.0%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lowrance Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lowrance Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.43 431st 563 23.4%
2019 28.03 437th 574 23.9%
2021 14.35 494th 576 14.2%
2022 19.24 461st 569 19.0%
2023 16.83 494th 594 16.8%
2024 25.04 446th 587 24.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lowrance Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.37 347th 481 27.9%
2019 25.87 393rd 490 19.8%
2021 15.87 432nd 483 10.6%
2022 28.66 363rd 495 26.7%
2023 31.53 357th 514 30.5%
2024 38.73 298th 510 41.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lowrance Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.78 408th 529 22.9%
2021 12.18 479th 538 11.0%
2022 20.62 440th 552 20.3%
2023 17.29 472nd 560 15.7%
2024 21.68 443rd 554 20.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lowrance Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.93 393rd 523 24.9%
2021 18.00 433rd 529 18.1%
2022 18.83 442nd 540 18.1%
2023 16.06 479th 557 14.0%
2024 29.78 401st 560 28.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Lowrance Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.05 127th 284 55.3%
2019 39.85 151st 293 48.5%
2021 26.96 192nd 277 30.7%
2022 30.39 188th 299 37.1%
2023 31.58 194th 316 38.6%
2024 36.39 176th 318 44.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Lowrance Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.93 62nd 219 71.7%
2019 84.75 22nd 228 90.4%
2021 24.89 206th 261 21.1%
2022 48.09 117th 275 57.5%
2023 37.77 165th 285 42.1%
2024 65.57 82nd 285 71.2%
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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.

Lowrance Elementary/Middle Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Lowrance Elementary/Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 24 768 12 137 2 2 8 0 953
2015 16 697 11 149 1 1 17 0 892
2016 10 690 10 139 1 1 8 0 859
2017 14 700 7 128 1 1 19 0 870
2018 15 748 5 116 0 4 22 0 910
2019 16 722 6 106 2 4 27 0 883
2020 21 778 3 119 1 3 19 0 944
2021 18 762 3 120 0 3 24 0 930
2022 19 687 6 126 0 2 20 0 860
2023 14 765 1 141 0 1 26 0 948

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

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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 Lowrance Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 953 57.4 16.6 80.1
2015 892 56.0 15.9 56.1
2016 859 54.0 15.9 75
2017 870 45.8 18.9 n/a
2018 910 50.6 17.9 n/a
2019 883 43.4 20.3 n/a
2020 944 50.9 18.5 n/a
2021 930 55.8 16.6 n/a
2022 860 57.0 15.0 n/a
2023 948 57.8 16.3 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 Lowrance Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 953 57.4 16.6 80.1
2015 892 56.0 15.9 56.1
2016 859 54.0 15.9 75
2017 870 45.8 18.9 n/a
2018 910 50.6 17.9 n/a
2019 883 43.4 20.3 n/a
2020 944 50.9 18.5 n/a
2021 930 55.8 16.6 n/a
2022 860 57.0 15.0 n/a
2023 948 57.8 16.3 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lowrance Elementary/Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $747 (6.5%) $9,984 (86.6%) $11,534
2020 $778 (7.2%) $9,322 (86.4%) $10,784
2021 $1,353 (12.6%) $8,875 (82.4%) $10,777
2022 $2,469 (18.6%) $10,047 (75.8%) $13,247
2023 $2,450 (19.2%) $9,527 (74.7%) $12,759

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lowrance Elementary/Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 710th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 949th of 1020 Elementary schools
 21%
Ranks 437th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 494th of 594 Middle schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)43.811.4
 32.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)33.323.1
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)27.118
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)22.824
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)34.19.2
 24.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)34.723
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)23.28.7
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)24.227.2
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)22.28.5
 13.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)32.617.3
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)26.79.4
 17.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)23.119.5
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)26.47.8
 18.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)22.29.9
 12.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3931.5
 7.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)15.119.7
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)19.220.3
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)28.316.2
 12.1%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)21.222.7
 1.5%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)30.29.8
 20.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)17.512.7
 4.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)26.724.8
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)2018.2
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)34.918
 16.9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)25.422.1
 3.3%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Algebra I (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)30.49.1
 21.3%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)59.435.8
 23.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)75.669.2
 6.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)1223.4
 11.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)22.821.7
 1.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)27.28.1
 19.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)27.217
 10.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)20.116.9
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)20.620.7
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)30.49.1
 21.3%
   All Grades Algebra I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)12.17.7
 4.4%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.420.7
 6.7%
All Grades Social Studies (Lowrance Elementary/Middle)2519.1
 5.9%
   All Grades Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)23.122.2
 0.9%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students883948
 7.4%
African American722765
 6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic106141
 33%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White1614
 12.5%
Two or More Races2726
 3.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 948 students attended Lowrance Elementary/Middle.

Students who attend Lowrance Elementary/Middle usually go on to attend:

High : Southwind High

Lowrance Elementary/Middle ranks in the bottom 8.1% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Students at Lowrance Elementary/Middle are 81% African American, 15% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% White.


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