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Promise Academy

1346 Bryan St
Memphis, TN 38108
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Promise 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (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

Promise Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Promise Academy's student population of 266 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Promise 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 Promise Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1462 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
31%
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10-14%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Promise 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.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Promise 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
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
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Black
88%
21%
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White
2%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Promise 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
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Promise Academy's ranking?
Promise Academy is ranked #1462 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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Promise Academy?
266 students attend Promise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Promise Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Promise Academy?
Promise Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Promise Academy offer ?
Promise Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Promise Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is Promise Academy located?
Promise Academy is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 3 other public schools located in Hyde Park.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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