The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in Science. The lowest is 49% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Rivercrest Elementary
Rivercrest Elementary, part of the Bartlett City Schools, serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in a suburban Memphis setting. The school is a regular public school and sits within the city of Bartlett, a primarily residential suburb that describes itself as preserving a small-town spirit while offering full city amenities. Bartlett is accessible from several Interstate-40 exits and has a housing stock and layout typical of auto-oriented suburban single-family development, though a historic core known as Bartlett Station offers some walkable pockets.
The school enrolls a student body that reflects a mix of backgrounds, with the largest groups being Black students and White students, followed by smaller shares of Hispanic, two-or-more-races, and Asian students. About two out of every five students are Black, and a little more than one in three are White. Data on free or reduced-price meal eligibility, English learner status, and special education identification were not available, so a parent seeking a fuller picture of the school’s economic and support-service profile would need to ask the school directly.
On state assessments, students at Rivercrest showed a mixed picture. In math, just over half of tested students scored at a proficient level or above. In English language arts, the share was slightly below that threshold, at about half. Science results were a bit stronger, with just under three in five students reaching proficiency. These figures sit on the lower side relative to other elementary and middle grade schools in Shelby County; the school’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades was below the midpoint compared with other districts in the county. The school’s performance in social studies from an earlier testing year is not directly comparable because the assessment and cut scores changed, so a parent would need to look at more recent data to understand current social studies outcomes.
Because Rivercrest serves only elementary grades, it does not produce a high school graduation rate, and data on chronic absenteeism was not available. Participation rates on the state tests were high, particularly in English language arts and science, where virtually every enrolled student took the exam.
The school has an enrollment of several hundred students spread across grades pre-K through five, with kindergarten through fifth grade each housing similar-sized groups and pre-kindergarten somewhat smaller. The school year for which most data is drawn is recent, though some fields did not include a specific year label.
The community context shows that Bartlett is a growing suburb with a median home value at a level that, combined with national mortgage rates near their recent range, puts homeownership within reach for many professional households but still requires a significant down payment. Rents in the area suggest that renting is moderately more affordable than buying in the current market. The national unemployment rate and median household income have been relatively stable, indicating an economy that has not undergone a dramatic shift recently.
Publicly reported information did not turn up any recent major changes or initiatives within the Bartlett City Schools district that would directly affect Rivercrest, so a parent looking into issues such as boundary adjustments, program additions, or leadership transitions would need to consult the district directly.
For a family considering Rivercrest, the school offers a suburban elementary setting with a diverse student body and participation in the regular Tennessee state testing program. Academic proficiency is mixed, with science being the strongest subject and English language arts and math both showing room for improvement relative to other schools in the county. The school serves as a feeder into the district’s middle and high schools, which a parent would want to investigate separately for the full picture of a child’s K-12 pathway. The housing market in Bartlett is oriented toward single-family homes, and the community’s growth profile suggests a stable but not rapidly expanding population. A parent whose top priority is higher test scores may want to look into what supports the school offers for students who are not yet proficient, while those valuing a neighborhood school with a broad cross-section of the community may find Rivercrest a good fit.
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