Serving 317 students in grades 4-8, Believe Memphis Academy Charter School 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 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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: 4-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School's student population of 317 students has grown by 175% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 240% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School 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 Believe Memphis Academy Charter School is 0.12, 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
#1684 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
94%
21%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Believe Memphis Academy Charter School's ranking?
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School is ranked #1684 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Believe Memphis Academy Charter School?
317 students attend Believe Memphis Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Believe Memphis Academy Charter School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Believe Memphis Academy Charter School?
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Believe Memphis Academy Charter School offer ?
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Believe Memphis Academy Charter School part of?
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Believe Memphis Academy Charter School located?
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School is located in the North Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in North Memphis.
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