Exceptional Children Special Placements serves 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Exceptional Children Special Placements ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Exceptional Children Special Placements's student population of 551 students has grown by 108% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Exceptional Children Special Placements is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Black
62%
20%
White
22%
57%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤10%
89%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Exceptional Children Special Placements?
The graduation rate of Exceptional Children Special Placements is 10%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 89%.
How many students attend Exceptional Children Special Placements?
551 students attend Exceptional Children Special Placements.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Exceptional Children Special Placements students are Black, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Exceptional Children Special Placements offer ?
Exceptional Children Special Placements offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Exceptional Children Special Placements part of?
Exceptional Children Special Placements is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Exceptional Children Special Placements located?
Exceptional Children Special Placements is located in the East Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 8 other public schools located in East Memphis.
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