Serving 101 students in grades 6-8, City University School Girls Preparatory 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City University School Girls Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
City University School Girls Preparatory's student population of 101 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
City University School Girls Preparatory 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 City University School Girls Preparatory 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1567 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
95%
21%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City University School Girls Preparatory's ranking?
City University School Girls Preparatory is ranked #1567 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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend City University School Girls Preparatory?
101 students attend City University School Girls Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of City University School Girls Preparatory students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City University School Girls Preparatory?
City University School Girls Preparatory has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does City University School Girls Preparatory offer ?
City University School Girls Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is City University School Girls Preparatory part of?
City University School Girls Preparatory is part of Shelby County School District.
In what neighborhood is City University School Girls Preparatory located?
City University School Girls Preparatory is located in the Medical District neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Medical District.
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