Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova 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 15-19% (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 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova's student population of 265 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova 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 School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova is 0.41, 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
#1229 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
13%
Black
75%
21%
White
4%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
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 School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova's ranking?
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova is ranked #1229 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?
15-19% 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 School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova?
265 students attend Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova?
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova offer ?
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova part of?
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova is part of Shelby County School District.
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