Memphis School Of Excellence

4921 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 526 students in grades 6-12, Memphis School Of Excellence 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 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (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 Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Memphis School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Memphis School Of Excellence's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
526 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Memphis School Of Excellence 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 School Of Excellence is 0.53, 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)
#1519 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Memphis School Of Excellence, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Memphis School Of Excellence 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.
17%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Memphis School Of Excellence 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.
19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Memphis School Of Excellence 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
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
54%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Memphis School Of Excellence and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
43%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Memphis School Of Excellence and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Memphis School Of Excellence and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Memphis School Of Excellence and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Memphis School Of Excellence and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Memphis School Of Excellence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Memphis School Of Excellence 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memphis School Of Excellence's ranking?
Memphis School Of Excellence is ranked #1519 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Memphis School Of Excellence often compared to?
Memphis School Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Ross Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memphis School Of Excellence?
The graduation rate of Memphis School Of Excellence is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Memphis School Of Excellence?
526 students attend Memphis School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Memphis School Of Excellence students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis School Of Excellence?
Memphis School Of Excellence has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis School Of Excellence offer ?
Memphis School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Memphis School Of Excellence part of?
Memphis School Of Excellence is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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