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Northwest Prep Academy

2601 Ketchum
Memphis, TN 38118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 175 students in grades 8-12, Northwest Prep 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Northwest Prep Academy 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
Northwest Prep Academy's student population of 175 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
175 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Northwest Prep 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 Northwest Prep Academy is 0.17, 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)
#1728 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northwest Prep Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest Prep Academy 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.
≤5%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest Prep Academy 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 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwest Prep Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwest Prep Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
91%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northwest Prep Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwest Prep Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northwest Prep Academy 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 Northwest Prep Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwest Prep Academy and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
55-59%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northwest Prep Academy and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwest Prep Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwest Prep Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 is Northwest Prep Academy's ranking?
Northwest Prep Academy is ranked #1728 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Prep Academy?
The graduation rate of Northwest Prep Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northwest Prep Academy?
175 students attend Northwest Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Northwest Prep Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Prep Academy?
Northwest Prep Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Prep Academy offer ?
Northwest Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Northwest Prep Academy part of?
Northwest Prep Academy is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Northwest Prep Academy located?
Northwest Prep Academy is located in the North Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in North Memphis.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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