Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Believe Memphis Academy Charter School 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 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School's student population of 467 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers
School Rankings
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Believe Memphis Academy Charter School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1637 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
97%
20%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.9%
23.6%
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 Believe Memphis Academy Charter School's ranking?
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School is ranked #1637 out of 1,728 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Believe Memphis Academy Charter School?
467 students attend Believe Memphis Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Believe Memphis Academy Charter School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Believe Memphis Academy Charter School offer ?
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Believe Memphis Academy Charter School part of?
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Believe Memphis Academy Charter School located?
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School is located in the North Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in North Memphis.
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