Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Promise Academy - Spring Hill 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 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: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Promise Academy - Spring Hill's student population of 388 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Promise Academy - Spring Hill 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 Promise Academy - Spring Hill is 0.08, 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
#1315 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
96%
21%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Promise Academy - Spring Hill's ranking?
Promise Academy - Spring Hill is ranked #1315 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Promise Academy - Spring Hill?
388 students attend Promise Academy - Spring Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Promise Academy - Spring Hill students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Promise Academy - Spring Hill?
Promise Academy - Spring Hill has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Promise Academy - Spring Hill offer ?
Promise Academy - Spring Hill offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Promise Academy - Spring Hill part of?
Promise Academy - Spring Hill is part of Achievement School District.
In what neighborhood is Promise Academy - Spring Hill located?
Promise Academy - Spring Hill is located in the Springhill neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 7 other public schools located in Springhill.
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