Serving 460 students in grades 9-12, The Excel Center Memphis 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Excel Center Memphis's student population of 460 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Excel Center Memphis is 0.15, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
92%
21%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)11-19%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Since 2015, The Excel Center has helped over a thousand graduates increase their earning potential with a free high school diploma.Anyone 18 and older who lives in the Mid-South and does not have a high school diploma can enroll.If you have completed high school classes at another school, you may be able to transfer your credits. We offer flexible schedules Morning and afternoon classes to work around your schedule, Licensed Teachers highly trained teachers to facilitate learning through in-class work, free College Credit, and industry-recognized certification courses.
- Click to learn more here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Excel Center Memphis?
The graduation rate of The Excel Center Memphis is 11-19%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Excel Center Memphis?
460 students attend The Excel Center Memphis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of The Excel Center Memphis students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does The Excel Center Memphis offer ?
The Excel Center Memphis offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Excel Center Memphis part of?
The Excel Center Memphis is part of Shelby County School District.
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