Serving 117 students in grades 8-12, Northwest Prep Academy 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northwest Prep Academy's student population of 117 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Prep Academy is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
87%
21%
White
4%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Prep Academy?
The graduation rate of Northwest Prep Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Northwest Prep Academy?
117 students attend Northwest Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Northwest Prep Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Prep Academy?
Northwest Prep Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Prep Academy offer ?
Northwest Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Northwest Prep Academy part of?
Northwest Prep Academy is part of Shelby County School District.
In what neighborhood is Northwest Prep Academy located?
Northwest Prep Academy is located in the North Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in North Memphis.
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