Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Journey East Academy 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 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-8
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Journey East Academy's student population of 347 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Journey East Academy 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 Journey East Academy is 0.33, 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
#1277 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
80%
21%
White
2%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
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 Journey East Academy's ranking?
Journey East Academy is ranked #1277 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Journey East Academy often compared to?
Journey East Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Delano Elementary School, White Station Elementary School, Germanshire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Journey East Academy?
347 students attend Journey East Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Journey East Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Journey East Academy?
Journey East Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Journey East Academy offer ?
Journey East Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Journey East Academy part of?
Journey East Academy is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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