Serving 457 students in grades 9-12, The Excel Center 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Top 1% in TN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Excel Center's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Excel Center is 0.36, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
35%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
16%
Black
79%
20%
White
3%
57%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)11-19%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23.6%
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.
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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?
The graduation rate of The Excel Center is 11-19%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Excel Center?
457 students attend The Excel Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of The Excel Center students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does The Excel Center offer ?
The Excel Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Excel Center part of?
The Excel Center is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is The Excel Center located?
The Excel Center is located in the Parkway Village neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 10 other public schools located in Parkway Village.
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