Below Average
#1517 of 1,786 schools in TN
A. B. Hill Elementary
Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
345 East Olive AVE, Memphis, TN 38106
- Math 8% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A. B. Hill Elementary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 12% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where A. B. Hill Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,818
Median home value
$66,400
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
36.4%
Poverty rate
41.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ida B. Wells Academy Es/msEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Memphis Scholars Florida KansasCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Carver College and Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 711 | Compare → |
| Circles of Success Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 217 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #129 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
A. B. Hill Elementary is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A. B. Hill Elementary
A. B. Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 544 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,517 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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
- Area population (ZIP 38106)
- 21,827
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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