Leadership Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2021)

Leadership Preparatory 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
(18-19)
25-29%
39%
(18-19)
25-29%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)
7%
11%
Black
(19-20)
85%
22%
White
(19-20)
4%
62%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
4%
3%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Charter School?
266 students attend Leadership Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Leadership Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Leadership Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Leadership Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Leadership Preparatory Charter School part of?
Leadership Preparatory Charter School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

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