Mcs Prep School - Southeast (Closed 2015)

5396 Mendenhall Square Mall
Memphis, TN 38115
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 206 students in grades 9-12, Mcs Prep School - Southeast 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
206 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
(13-14)
10-14%
52%
(13-14)
6-9%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
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Black
96%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mcs Prep School - Southeast and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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(13-14)
45-49%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcs Prep School - Southeast and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcs Prep School - Southeast?
The graduation rate of Mcs Prep School - Southeast is 45-49%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mcs Prep School - Southeast?
206 students attend Mcs Prep School - Southeast.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mcs Prep School - Southeast students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcs Prep School - Southeast?
Mcs Prep School - Southeast has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcs Prep School - Southeast offer ?
Mcs Prep School - Southeast offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mcs Prep School - Southeast part of?
Mcs Prep School - Southeast is part of Shelby County School District.

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