Serving 575 students in grades 6-12, Memphis School Of Excellence 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 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memphis School Of Excellence's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
36 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
14 acres
School Motto
Soaring to Excellence
Average Class Size
12 students
School Rankings
Memphis School Of Excellence 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 is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1536 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
58%
16%
Black
39%
20%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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's ranking?
Memphis School Of Excellence is ranked #1536 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Memphis School Of Excellence often compared to?
Memphis School Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Ross Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memphis School Of Excellence?
The graduation rate of Memphis School Of Excellence is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Memphis School Of Excellence?
575 students attend Memphis School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Memphis School Of Excellence students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Memphis School Of Excellence offer ?
Memphis School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memphis School Of Excellence part of?
Memphis School Of Excellence is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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