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#1550 of 1,786 schools in TN

E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle

Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Millington, TN

A Memphis-shelby County Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7662 Benjestown Rd, Millington, TN 38053

  • Math 33% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-3.55 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.1% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.8% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$13,695
Chronic Absenteeism27.9%

Students at E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 51 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,412/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Millington), 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

$58,548

Median home value

$195,100

Median rent

$1,105/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

66.1%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northaven ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–84.7 mi338Compare →
Compass Community School Hickory Hill CampusCharter · enrollment unverified9.4K–8Not available254Compare →
Freedom Prep Elementary - MillbranchCharter · enrollment unverified9.1K–5Not available515Compare →
Idlewild ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.0K–5Not available588Compare →

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
#141 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

E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle

E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle is a public elementary school in Millington, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,550 of 1,786 schools in TN.

State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle

What grades does E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle serve?

E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle?

E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle?

The student-teacher ratio at E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle rank in TN?

E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle ranks #1,550 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle's MySchoolScout rating?

E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle a charter school?

No, E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle a Title I school?

No, E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
369
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.9%
Area population (ZIP 38053)
25,352
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
39.8
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 38053; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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