Lester Prep serves 204 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lester Prep's student population of 204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lester Prep is 0.08, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
96%
20%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.5%
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
How many students attend Lester Prep?
204 students attend Lester Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lester Prep students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lester Prep offer ?
Lester Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lester Prep part of?
Lester Prep is part of Tennessee Public Charter School Commission School District.
In what neighborhood is Lester Prep located?
Lester Prep is located in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in Binghampton.
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