Memphis Merit Academy

Memphis Merit Academy serves 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Memphis Merit Academy's student population of 223 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 350% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
223 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Memphis Merit Academy is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
95%
21%
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White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Memphis Merit Academy?
223 students attend Memphis Merit Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Memphis Merit Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Merit Academy?
Memphis Merit Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Merit Academy offer ?
Memphis Merit Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Memphis Merit Academy part of?
Memphis Merit Academy is part of Shelby County School District.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Merit Academy located?
Memphis Merit Academy is located in the Parkway Village neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 10 other public schools located in Parkway Village.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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