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Newberry Elementary School

5540 NEWBERRY AVE MEMPHIS TN 38115

Ranked 178 of 232 in Tennessee

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Newberry Elementary School

5540 NEWBERRY AVE MEMPHIS TN 38115

About Newberry Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 17% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
378
Total Students
$58368
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 20.3%
Black 76.4%
Two+ Races 2%
Native Am. 0%
White
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
20.3%
Black
76.4%
Two+ Races
2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 378
50.6%
191 Female
49.4%
187 Male

Student Population

378 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

388 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Newberry Elementary School Contact Information

Address

5540 NEWBERRY AVE MEMPHIS TN 38115

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Phone

(901) 416-2518

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Newberry Elementary's fantastic garden earned them second place in the Beautify Your School Contest.

FAQ

Q1. What is the early education focus of Newberry Elementary School?

Ans. In the primary grades, Newberry Elementary places a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning.

Q2. Is there a sports program at Newberry Elementary School?

Ans. Intramural sports, fitness clubs, and seasonal athletic events are all open to students.

Q3. In what ways does Newberry Elementary engage parents in the educational process?

Ans. The school hosts workshops, parent-teacher conferences, and volunteer opportunities in the classroom.

Q4. What unique programs are available at Newberry Elementary?

Ans. To enhance students' education, programs include clubs in science, computer science, music, and art.

Q5. How is student behavior handled at Newberry Elementary?

Ans. Clear rules, positive behavior support systems, and achievement recognition are all implemented at the school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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