Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose 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 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose's student population of 422 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose 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 Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1747 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
89%
21%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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 Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose's ranking?
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose is ranked #1747 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose?
422 students attend Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose?
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose offer ?
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose part of?
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose located?
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose is located in the Westwood neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 3 other public schools located in Westwood.
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