Serving 486 students in grades 4-12, Memphis Virtual School 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 ≤1% (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 8:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 486 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memphis Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Memphis Virtual School's student population of 486 students has grown by 198% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5700% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Memphis Virtual School 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 Virtual School is 0.34, 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
#1652 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
81%
21%
White
7%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
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 Memphis Virtual School's ranking?
Memphis Virtual School is ranked #1652 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?
≤1% 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 Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Memphis Virtual School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Memphis Virtual School?
486 students attend Memphis Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Memphis Virtual School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Virtual School?
Memphis Virtual School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Virtual School offer ?
Memphis Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Memphis Virtual School part of?
Memphis Virtual School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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