Serving 98 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arrow Academy Of Excellence 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher 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 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arrow Academy Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Arrow Academy Of Excellence's student population of 98 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arrow Academy Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arrow Academy Of Excellence is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1576 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
90%
21%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arrow Academy Of Excellence's ranking?
Arrow Academy Of Excellence is ranked #1576 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Arrow Academy Of Excellence often compared to?
Arrow Academy Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Campus School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Arrow Academy Of Excellence?
98 students attend Arrow Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Arrow Academy Of Excellence students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arrow Academy Of Excellence?
Arrow Academy Of Excellence has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arrow Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Arrow Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arrow Academy Of Excellence part of?
Arrow Academy Of Excellence is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Arrow Academy Of Excellence located?
Arrow Academy Of Excellence is located in the Messick Buntyn neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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