Serving 210 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Circles Of Success Learning Academy 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Circles Of Success Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Circles Of Success Learning Academy's student population of 210 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Circles Of Success Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Circles Of Success Learning Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1603 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
98%
21%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Circles Of Success Learning Academy's ranking?
Circles Of Success Learning Academy is ranked #1603 out of 1,721 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 28% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Circles Of Success Learning Academy?
210 students attend Circles Of Success Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Circles Of Success Learning Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Circles Of Success Learning Academy?
Circles Of Success Learning Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Circles Of Success Learning Academy offer ?
Circles Of Success Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Circles Of Success Learning Academy part of?
Circles Of Success Learning Academy is part of Shelby County School District.
In what neighborhood is Circles Of Success Learning Academy located?
Circles Of Success Learning Academy is located in the South Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 11 other public schools located in South Memphis.
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