Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Memphis Merit Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Memphis Merit Academy 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 Merit Academy is 0.12, 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.
Memphis Merit Academy is ranked #1359 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Memphis Merit Academy?
291 students attend Memphis Merit Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Memphis Merit Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Merit Academy?
Memphis Merit Academy has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Merit Academy offer ?
Memphis Merit Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Memphis Merit Academy part of?
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