The top reported proficiency rate is 77% in Science. The lowest is 73% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Schilling Farms Elementary School
Schilling Farms Elementary School is a regular public elementary school in Collierville, Tennessee, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Collierville Schools district. The school sits on a suburban campus in a town that has grown substantially over the past decade, and its academic results place it among the stronger elementary options in the region.
State testing from the most recent school year shows that students at Schilling Farms consistently meet or exceed proficiency benchmarks in all three tested subjects. In both math and English language arts, roughly three-quarters of students scored at the proficient or above level. Science performance was even stronger, with a slightly higher share of students meeting that mark. Participation rates in testing were high, and the school’s overall proficiency index across subjects and grades puts it in the top quarter of districts within Shelby County when measured at the school level. This is a clear academic strength and reflects a student body that, on the whole, is performing well above state averages. Because Schilling Farms is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data were not available in the provided records.
Enrollment at the school is in the hundreds, typical for an elementary school serving a full grade span in a growing suburb. The student body is notably diverse. The largest racial group is Asian, making up about half of the enrollment. White and Black students each account for roughly one-sixth of the population, followed by smaller shares of Hispanic students, students of two or more races, and a very small number of American Indian or Alaska Native students. Data on free or reduced-price meal eligibility, special education services, and English learner status were not reported here. A parent looking to understand the school’s socioeconomic profile or the availability of support services would need to follow up directly with the school or district.
The school’s immediate context is the town of Collierville, a predominantly residential suburb of Memphis with a historic downtown square, a large retail corridor, and a largely car-dependent layout. The town has experienced sustained population growth over recent decades. Housing costs in Collierville are elevated relative to both the state and national medians, and the area’s median home value and rents reflect the desirability of the school district. The local economy is tied to the Memphis region, with major employers including FedEx and Carrier, and many residents commute into the city.
Collierville Schools became an independent municipal district not long ago, following a vote to separate from Shelby County Schools. The district is recognized as high-performing statewide, and Schilling Farms fits within that reputation. For families considering the area, the school offers consistently strong academic performance in a well-regarded district, though the missing details on the share of students eligible for meal support or receiving specialized instruction are gaps worth exploring before making a final decision. This is a school that works well for families who place a high priority on demonstrated academic achievement and are comfortable with the area’s housing market and suburban character.
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