Veritas College Preparatory
Tel:
(901) 526-1900
Veritas College Preparatory serves 146 students in grades 6-8.
Veritas College Preparatory placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Veritas College Preparatory places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Veritas College Preparatory's student population of 146 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 146 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
Veritas College Preparatory is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,684 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Veritas College Preparatory is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1609 out of 1684 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 10% |
| Black | 99% | 22% |
| White | 1% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.55 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shelby County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Veritas College Preparatory is Southwest Early College High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Memphis Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School Charter School
Math: 14% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 326 students10
0.0 miles
168 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 474-0955 0 5-8 326 - Memphis Kaleidoscope School Of Memphis Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6 | 46 students10
0.1 miles
110 North Court Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 623-1888 0.1 6 46 - Memphis Downtown Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 34%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 655 students10
0.2 miles
10 N 4th St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400 0.2 PK-5 655 - Memphis City University School Girls Preparatory Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 97 students10
0.7 miles
1475 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 775-2219 0.7 6-8 97 - Memphis Southwest Early College High School Charter School
Math: ≤5% Grades: 9 | 102 students
0.9 miles
737 Union Ave, Bldg E 1st Floo
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 333-5681 0.9 9 102
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