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Springdale Elementary School vs. Memphis Stem Academy

Should you attend Springdale Elementary School or Memphis Stem Academy? 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
Springdale Elementary School
880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Memphis Stem Academy
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Springdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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%)
Overview
Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Springdale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
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.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
226 students
243 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Springdale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Springdale Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memphis Stem Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Springdale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Springdale Elementary School 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.
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.

Test Scores

#746 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
#817 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Springdale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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.
55-59%
(Top 10% in TN)
30-34%
(Top 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springdale Elementary School 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.
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.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springdale Elementary School 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.
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.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springdale Elementary School 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.
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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Springdale Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Memphis Stem Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
14
Kindergarten Students
39
42
Grade 1 Students
37
41
Grade 2 Students
34
36
Grade 3 Students
31
31
Grade 4 Students
28
39
Grade 5 Students
37
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Springdale Elementary School, 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.
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.
% Black
97%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Springdale Elementary School, 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.
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.
% White
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Springdale Elementary School, 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 2022-23 school year.
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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Springdale Elementary School, 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.
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.
0.06
0.25
This chart showcases the diversity score of Springdale Elementary School, 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.
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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Springdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch 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.
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Springdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch 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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