Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Memphis Business Elementary 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memphis Business Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
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Community Size
School Overview
Memphis Business Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memphis Business Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memphis Business Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1148 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
54%
13%
Black
43%
21%
White
2%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memphis Business Elementary School's ranking?
Memphis Business Elementary School is ranked #1148 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Memphis Business Elementary School often compared to?
Memphis Business Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memphis Business High School, Kipp Memphis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Memphis Business Elementary School?
274 students attend Memphis Business Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Memphis Business Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Business Elementary School?
Memphis Business Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Business Elementary School offer ?
Memphis Business Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Memphis Business Elementary School part of?
Memphis Business Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Business Elementary School located?
Memphis Business Elementary School is located in the Berclair neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in Berclair.
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