Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie 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 41:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 41:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- 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
School Overview
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie's student population of 286 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie 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 Caldwell-guthrie 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
41:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
98%
21%
White
1%
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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie's ranking?
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie 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 Caldwell-guthrie?
286 students attend Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie?
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie offer ?
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie part of?
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie is part of Achievement School District.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie located?
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie is located in the North Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in North Memphis.
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