Memphis Rise Academy vs. Cordova High School
Should you attend Memphis Rise Academy or Cordova High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Memphis Rise Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Cordova High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 766 students in grades 6-12, Memphis Rise Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,110 students in grades 9-12, Cordova High 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 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher 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 and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
766 students
2,110 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#984 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1198 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
20%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
112
-
Grade 7 Students
111
-
Grade 8 Students
112
-
Grade 9 Students
118
594
Grade 10 Students
110
577
Grade 11 Students
97
475
Grade 12 Students
106
464
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
73%
27%
% Black
21%
59%
% White
3%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
42%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
6%
n/a
