Memphis Academy Of Health Sciences
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(901)382-1441
- Memphis Academy Of Health Sciences serves 341 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Memphis Academy Of Health Sciences places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Memphis Academy Of Health Sciences's student population of 341 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 341 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Memphis Academy Of Health Sciences's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Memphis Academy Of Health Sciences is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 36% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 10% |
| Black | 96% | 22% |
| White | 2% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.28 |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shelby County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Memphis Academy Of Health Sciences is Memphis Virtual School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Memphis Virtual School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jackson Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Memphis Jackson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 357 students
0.5 miles
3925 Wales Rd
Memphis, TN 38108
(901)416-4222 0.5 PK-5 357 - Memphis Memphis Virtual School Grades: 6-12 | 168 students
0.5 miles
3772 Jackson Av
Memphis, TN 38108
(901)416-4207 0.5 6-12 168 - Memphis Kingsbury Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 643 students
0.7 miles
4055 Bayliss
Memphis, TN 38108
(901)416-6020 0.7 PK-5 643 - Memphis Kingsbury High School Grades: 9-12 | 1348 students
0.8 miles
1270 North Graham
Memphis, TN 38122
(901)416-6060 0.8 9-12 1348 - Memphis Kingsbury Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 614 students
0.8 miles
1270 North Graham
Memphis, TN 38122
(901)416-6040 0.8 6-8 614
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