Southwest Early College High 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students (19-20)
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
8 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)9%
11%
Black
(19-20)86%
22%
White
(19-20)2%
62%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Southwest Early College High School?
178 students attend Southwest Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Southwest Early College High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Southwest Early College High School offer ?
Southwest Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Southwest Early College High School part of?
Southwest Early College High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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