Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie

951 Chelsea Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
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Bottom 50%
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie's student population of 309 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie 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 Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie is 0.02, 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)
#1728 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie 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
22:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
99%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie 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
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie's ranking?
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie is ranked #1728 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie?
309 students attend Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie?
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie offer ?
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie part of?
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie is part of Achievement School District.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie located?
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie is located in the North Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in North Memphis.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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