The top reported proficiency rate is 22% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Lucy Elementary
Lucy Elementary is a regular public school in Millington, Tennessee, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. The school sits in a small city roughly nine miles north of Memphis, a community whose identity is heavily shaped by the Naval Support Activity Mid-South base, one of Tennessee’s largest single employers. Many military retirees settle in Millington, and the local economy, including the school’s enrollment, reflects that presence. The city itself is an automotive-dependent suburban and semi-rural setting with civic anchors like the Baker Community Center, USA Stadium, and the Millington Regional Jetport.
The student body at Lucy Elementary is primarily Black, with a modest share of Hispanic students and a smaller group of white students. The school enrolls just over a typical elementary count for its grade band, with classes distributed fairly evenly across kindergarten through fifth grade, plus a pre-K class. Because the school serves only early and elementary grades, there is no high school graduation rate or high school program data to report; those measures simply do not apply here.
On state assessments, the school’s performance falls well below what is typical for the area. In math, a small fraction of students met the state’s proficiency standard. In English language arts, the share was somewhat larger but still low. Science results were similarly modest. Compared to other schools in districts across Shelby County, Lucy Elementary’s overall proficiency across tested subjects places it in the bottom quartile, a considerable gap from the county midpoint. A parent considering this school should look into what academic supports the school provides and how the district is addressing these results.
Other key data points are notably absent. There is no reported share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, no information on the number of students with individualized education plans, and no English learner enrollment figures. The school’s civil rights data, discipline rates, chronic absenteeism, and course access details were also not available for this profile. Without these pieces, it is harder to assess the full picture of student support and school climate.
Housing in the area where Lucy Elementary is located is relatively affordable compared to state and national benchmarks. The typical home value sits below the Tennessee median, and rents are modest. These conditions may make the school’s attendance zone more accessible for families looking for lower-cost entry into the Memphis metro housing market.
Lucy Elementary is a neighborhood school in a district that has been navigating significant changes. The Memphis-Shelby County Schools system has engaged in a long-term facilities plan known as Reimagining 901, which has involved school closures and consolidations. It also pursued a property tax referendum in recent years to address funding. These district-level decisions can affect programming, staffing, and the movement of students between buildings, so families should verify the current status of Lucy Elementary within any shifting attendance boundaries.
For a family weighing this school, the central facts are these: Lucy Elementary serves a predominantly Black student body in a community built around the naval base, housing is relatively affordable, and academic proficiency on state tests is low compared to other Shelby County districts. The gaps in available data for special populations and discipline make it harder to know the full nature of student support. This is a school where a parent would want to visit, talk to the principal and teachers, and ask directly about academic intervention and enrichment programs.
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