Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose

778 Parkrose Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
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Bottom 50%
Serving 578 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 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
578 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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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 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1747 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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4%
31%
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6%
37%
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6%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
91%
21%
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White
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59%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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?
578 students attend Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 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 19:1, which is higher 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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