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Achievement School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 7,658 students in Achievement School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Achievement School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
24 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
7,658 Students
1,014,613 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
66,344 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Achievement School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 51% has decreased from 53% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Graduation Rate
51%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.60
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,675 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
20,285 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
606 Students
140,626 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
6,769 Students
211,348 Students
% Black Students
89%
21%
# White Students
183 Students
594,149 Students
% White Students
2%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,097 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
45,433 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
247
33,126
# Students in K Grade:
643
75,496
# Students in 1st Grade:
574
78,411
# Students in 2nd Grade:
561
74,276
# Students in 3rd Grade:
584
75,472
# Students in 4th Grade:
547
75,981
# Students in 5th Grade:
561
75,512
# Students in 6th Grade:
803
74,208
# Students in 7th Grade:
786
74,324
# Students in 8th Grade:
826
75,243
# Students in 9th Grade:
467
80,936
# Students in 10th Grade:
452
78,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
327
72,632
# Students in 12th Grade:
280
70,183
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,606 is higher than the state median of $11,930. The school district revenue/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,605 is higher than the state median of $11,430. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$135 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$135 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,606
$11,930
Spending / Student
$17,605
$11,430
Best Achievement School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pathways In Education - Tn
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3156 N. Thomas Street
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-4999
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-4999
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Pathways In Education - Whitehaven
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4701 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Libertas School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3777 Edenburg Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 654-7788
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 654-7788
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Promise Academy - Spring Hill
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3796 Frayser-raleigh Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 324-4456
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 324-4456
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
659 N Manassas St
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 443-7575
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 443-7575
Grades: 6-8
| 193 students
Rank: #66.
Wooddale Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3467 Castleman St
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 730-4086
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 730-4086
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Journey Coleman School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3210 Raleigh-millington Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 567-7068
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 567-7068
Grades: PK-8
| 631 students
Rank: #88.
Neely's Bend A Lead Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 645-6461
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 645-6461
Grades: 5-8
| 367 students
Rank: #99.
Whitney Achievement Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1219 Whitney Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3840
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3840
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #1010.
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Memphis Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2248 Shannon Ave
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 881-5130
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 881-5130
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
Rank: #1212.
Journey Hanley School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Hanley St
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 567-7084
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 567-7084
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Corning Achievement Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1662 Dabbs Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Frayser Achievement Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Dellwood Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3840
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3840
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Memphis Scholars Raleigh-egypt
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1380 Pennsylvania Avenue
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-7874
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-7874
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Rank: #1616.
Brick Church A Lead Public School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2835 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 806-6317
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 806-6317
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
Rank: #1717.
Hillcrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4184 Graceland Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Georgian Hills Achievement Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3930 Leweir St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3750
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3750
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
951 Chelsea Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 236-0105
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 236-0105
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 West Olive St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7874
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7874
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Rank: #2121.
Kirby Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6670 E Raines Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8169
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8169
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #2222.
Fairley High School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4950 Fairley Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 730-8160
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 730-8160
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #2323.
Westside Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 440-4011
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 440-4011
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Rank: #2424.
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Dellwood Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 567-9224
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 567-9224
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Achievement School District?
Achievement School District manages 24 public schools serving 7,658 students.
What is the rank of Achievement School District?
Achievement School District is ranked #147 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Achievement School District?
89% of Achievement School District students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Achievement School District?
Achievement School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Achievement School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,605 is higher than the state median of $11,430. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
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