Serving 667 students in grades 6-12, Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high 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 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high's student population of 667 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
667 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
48 teachers
School Rankings
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1621 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
90%
20%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high's ranking?
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high is ranked #1621 out of 1,728 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high?
The graduation rate of Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high?
667 students attend Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high offer ?
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high part of?
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high located?
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in Midtown.
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