Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Memphis Delta Preparatory 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memphis Delta Preparatory's student population of 379 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memphis Delta Preparatory 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 Delta Preparatory is 0.06, 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
#1618 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
97%
21%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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
What is Memphis Delta Preparatory's ranking?
Memphis Delta Preparatory is ranked #1618 out of 1,761 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Memphis Delta Preparatory?
379 students attend Memphis Delta Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Memphis Delta Preparatory students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Delta Preparatory?
Memphis Delta Preparatory has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Delta Preparatory offer ?
Memphis Delta Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Memphis Delta Preparatory part of?
Memphis Delta Preparatory is part of Shelby County School District.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Delta Preparatory located?
Memphis Delta Preparatory is located in the South Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 11 other public schools located in South Memphis.
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