The top reported proficiency rate is 16% in Math. The lowest is 10% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Winchester Elementary
Winchester Elementary is a regular public school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the large unified district that covers the city and the broader county. The school sits in the 38116 ZIP code, a residential area in the southern part of the city.
The student body is one of the most racially concentrated in the district. The overwhelming majority of students are Black, with a small Hispanic population and very small numbers of white, Asian, multiracial, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. Enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, with classes that grow larger from kindergarten through second grade and then taper off through fifth grade. Data on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners was not available in the records provided, so a family looking for that information would want to ask the school directly.
Academically, the state testing results from the most recent year show significant challenges. On the TNReady assessments administered to students in grades three through five, proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science were all low, meaning that only a modest share of tested students scored at the state-defined proficient level or above. When compared with other districts across Shelby County, Winchester Elementary’s overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile. This is a school where a family should expect that most children are not currently meeting grade-level benchmarks on state exams. The social studies assessment data is older, from several years ago and before a change in the test itself, so it offers less reliable information about current performance. The school does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate is reported.
Because the school has no high school program, there is no data on advanced coursework, career and technical education pathways, or dual enrollment. No information on discipline rates, staffing ratios, or chronic absenteeism was available in the provided records.
Housing in the ZIP code is notably more affordable than both the state and national medians. Home values have seen a modest year-over-year decline, while rents have held steady. For a family considering moving into the attendance zone, the area offers a lower-cost entry point into the Memphis housing market compared with much of the rest of Tennessee. The national context for mortgage rates has been stable in recent months, and the unemployment rate has been consistent.
The broader city of Memphis provides a dense set of cultural and recreational resources. Tom Lee Park downtown underwent a major renovation recently, adding new amenities. Shelby Farms Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country. Overton Park houses the Memphis Zoo. Beale Street remains a major cultural destination. The National Civil Rights Museum, Graceland, Sun Studio, and the Stax Museum are all significant landmarks. The Memphis Grizzlies play at FedExForum. Public transit is provided by the Memphis Area Transit Authority, whose board members are appointed by the mayor.
Publicly reported information about the district’s recent operational changes, including school closures under the Reimagining 901 plan and a property tax referendum, was searched but the results were not summarized in the provided data. A parent looking at Winchester Elementary should note the academic performance numbers as the central consideration, and also inquire with the district or school about any current or planned changes to attendance boundaries, school programming, or building status that could affect their family’s experience.
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