Serving 317 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 34%). 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 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- 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
School Overview
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova's student population of 317 students has grown by 103% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova 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 School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1284 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
71%
21%
White
8%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova's ranking?
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova is ranked #1284 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
317 students attend Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova?
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova part of?
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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