Serving 759 students in grades 6-12, Memphis Rise 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 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memphis Rise Academy's student population of 759 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
759 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memphis Rise Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memphis Rise Academy is 0.49, 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
#1261 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
67%
13%
Black
26%
21%
White
3%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
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 Rise Academy's ranking?
Memphis Rise Academy is ranked #1261 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Memphis Rise Academy often compared to?
Memphis Rise Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cordova High School, Houston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memphis Rise Academy?
The graduation rate of Memphis Rise Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Memphis Rise Academy?
759 students attend Memphis Rise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Memphis Rise Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Rise Academy?
Memphis Rise Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Rise Academy offer ?
Memphis Rise Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Memphis Rise Academy part of?
Memphis Rise Academy is part of Shelby County School District.
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