Serving 709 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Geeter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Geeter School's student population of 709 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
709 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
School Rankings
Geeter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geeter School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1709 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
40%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
93%
20%
White
1%
57%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geeter School's ranking?
Geeter School is ranked #1709 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Geeter School?
709 students attend Geeter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Geeter School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Geeter School offer ?
Geeter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Geeter School part of?
Geeter School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Geeter School located?
Geeter School is located in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 17 other public schools located in Whitehaven.
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