Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School

4450 S Mendenhall Rd, Suite 1
Memphis, TN 38141
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Bottom 50%
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Memphis School Of Excellence 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School's student population of 403 students has grown by 139% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 177% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School 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 School Of Excellence Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1603 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
28%
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≤5%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
42%
13%
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Black
52%
21%
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White
5%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School's ranking?
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School is ranked #1603 out of 1,721 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School?
403 students attend Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School?
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School offer ?
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School part of?
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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