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Memphis Stem Academy vs. Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus

Should you attend Memphis Stem Academy or Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Memphis Stem Academy
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
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6/
10
Top 50%
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus
1940 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
Top Rankings

Memphis Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memphis Stem Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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.
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus serves 649 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
243 students
649 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Memphis Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memphis Stem Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Memphis Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Memphis Stem Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Test Scores

#817 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Memphis Stem Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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30-34%
(Top 50% in TN)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memphis Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memphis Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memphis Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Memphis Stem Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus by grade.
Pre-K Students
14
39
Kindergarten Students
42
102
Grade 1 Students
41
109
Grade 2 Students
36
104
Grade 3 Students
31
96
Grade 4 Students
39
105
Grade 5 Students
40
94

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
13%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Memphis Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Black
86%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Memphis Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% White
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Memphis Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Memphis Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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0.25
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Memphis Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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