Below Average
#1517 of 1,786 schools in TN
A. B. Hill Elementary
Elementary School · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
345 East Olive AVE, Memphis, TN 38106
Enrollment
544
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
544
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,517 of 1,786
In Memphis
#128 of 199
public schools
In district
#129 of 202
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
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A. B. Hill Elementary
Elementary School in Memphis · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About A. B. Hill Elementary
A. B. Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
A. B. Hill Elementary serves approximately 544 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
A. B. Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,517 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for A. B. Hill Elementary show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 6.0
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
45% of students at A. B. Hill Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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A. B. Hill Elementary — Students at A. B. Hill Elementary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 23 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.5/10.
How A. B. Hill Elementary Compares
See how A. B. Hill Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
345 East Olive AVE, Memphis, TN 38106
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering A. B. Hill Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Vision Preparatory Charter School (rated 6.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS (rated 5.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Memphis Delta Preparatory (rated 5.9/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS Memphis | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Larose Elementary Memphis | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas Memphis | 0.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Memphis Scholars Raleigh-Egypt Memphis | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Carver College and Career Academy Memphis | 1.0 mi | — |
| Circles Of Success Learning Academy Memphis | 1.0 mi | 3.3 |
| Hollis F. Price Middle College Memphis | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| B. T. Washington High Memphis | 1.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Soulsville Charter School Memphis | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Memphis Delta Preparatory Memphis | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| CREATIVE LIFE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Memphis | 1.3 mi | — |
| Riverview Elementary/Middle Memphis | 1.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Cummings Elementary/Middle Memphis | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Vision Preparatory Charter School Memphis | 1.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Medical District High School Memphis | 2.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Hamilton School Memphis | 1.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Downtown Elementary Memphis | 2.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Hamilton High Memphis | 2.0 mi | 2.5 |
| Bruce Elementary Memphis | 2.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Bellevue Middle Memphis | 2.2 mi | 3.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 38106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$29,818
Median Home Value
$66,400
Median Rent
$915/mo
Population
21,827
College Educated
12.1%
Homeownership
36.4%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
41.5%
Median Age
42.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Elementary School Kingsport, TN | 4.5 |
| Germanshire Elementary Germantown, TN | 4.5 |
| Learning Way Elementary Shelbyville, TN | 4.5 |
| West Haven Elementary Knoxville, TN | 4.5 |
| Bellshire Elementary Nashville, TN | 4.4 |
| Decherd Elementary Decherd, TN | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about A. B. Hill Elementary
What grades does A. B. Hill Elementary serve?
A. B. Hill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend A. B. Hill Elementary?
A. B. Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. B. Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at A. B. Hill Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A. B. Hill Elementary rank in TN?
A. B. Hill Elementary ranks #1,517 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is A. B. Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
A. B. Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A. B. Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A. B. Hill Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is A. B. Hill Elementary a charter school?
No, A. B. Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A. B. Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, A. B. Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.5%
- Phone
- (901) 416-7844
Resources & Links
District
Memphis-Shelby County Schools- District Enrollment
- 110,057
- Schools in District
- 222
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,695
- District Rank
- #129 of 202
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