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City University School Of Independence

1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
City University School Of Independence serves 14 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • : ≥80%
  • : <50% (Top 20% in TN)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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City University School Of Independence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
City University School Of Independence's student population of 14 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
14 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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The diversity score of City University School Of Independence is 0.25, 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)
<50%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of City University School Of Independence 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.
(20-21)
<50%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of City University School Of Independence 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 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of City University School Of Independence and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in City University School Of Independence and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
86%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in City University School Of Independence and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in City University School Of Independence 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
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in City University School Of Independence.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of City University School Of Independence and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(18-19)
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of City University School Of Independence?
The graduation rate of City University School Of Independence is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend City University School Of Independence?
14 students attend City University School Of Independence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of City University School Of Independence students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City University School Of Independence?
City University School Of Independence has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does City University School Of Independence offer ?
City University School Of Independence offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is City University School Of Independence part of?
City University School Of Independence is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is City University School Of Independence located?
City University School Of Independence is located in the Whitehaven View neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Whitehaven View.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • : ≥80%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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