Serving 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas 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 23:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- 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
Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas's student population of 158 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas 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 Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas is 0.02, 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
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
99%
21%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas's ranking?
Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas 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 Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas?
158 students attend Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas?
Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas offer ?
Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas part of?
Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas is part of Achievement School District.
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