Memphis Elementary School

Summary:

Memphis Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 325 students in grades PK-5 in Memphis, Michigan, which is part of the Memphis Community Schools district. The school has consistently outperformed the state average on academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Math, despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Memphis Elementary School's academic performance is a standout, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state average in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade M-Step tests for both English Language Arts and Math. The school's 5th grade students also exceeded the state averages in Science and Social Studies. While the school's overall ranking is strong, its performance for low-socioeconomic students is particularly impressive, ranking 203 out of 1,381 Michigan elementary schools with a 4-star rating. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.5% in 2018-2019 to 16.7% in 2022-2023, which is an area that the school and district should address.

Compared to nearby elementary schools, Orchard Primary School and Avoca Elementary School have higher overall rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger, suggesting they may have additional strengths beyond just academic performance. However, Memphis Elementary School still outperforms many of its neighbors in terms of M-Step proficiency rates, making it a strong educational option for families in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 34165 Bordman Rd
       Memphis, MI  48041-4464


(810) 392-2125

District: Memphis Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
346th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,726 Help


Students who attend Memphis Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Memphis JuniorSenior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  328

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.4%
Two or more races:
3.4%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Memphis Elementary School ranks better than 76.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.55. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.4%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memphis Elementary School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memphis Elementary School is $14,726.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memphis Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis Elementary School 346th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Memphis Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Memphis Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis Community Schools 278th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memphis Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Memphis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.94 440th 1545 71.5%
2007 69.87 455th 1565 70.9%
2008 71.40 452nd 1577 71.3%
2009 69.02 547th 1589 65.6%
2010 68.15 593rd 1552 61.8%
2011 69.24 492nd 1552 68.3%
2012 65.45 516th 1566 67.0%
2013 56.27 722nd 1563 53.8%
2014 63.89 559th 1533 63.5%
2015 68.79 467th 1580 70.4%
2016 63.62 534th 1548 65.5%
2017 47.73 725th 1466 50.5%
2018 58.97 634th 1448 56.2%
2019 47.36 716th 1408 49.1%
2021 45.20 585th 1153 49.3%
2022 54.92 558th 1344 58.5%
2023 64.87 476th 1470 67.6%
2024 73.55 346th 1486 76.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memphis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.82 500th 1397 64.2%
2019 61.55 355th 1134 68.7%
2021 57.20 266th 749 64.5%
2022 58.04 401st 1099 63.5%
2023 71.39 255th 1350 81.1%
2024 76.80 203rd 1381 85.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Memphis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.25 629th 1443 56.4%
2019 48.64 588th 1171 49.8%
2021 48.04 434th 902 51.9%
2022 59.60 385th 1106 65.2%
2023 71.79 285th 1321 78.4%
2024 63.71 401st 1342 70.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Memphis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.57 614th 1446 57.5%
2019 40.88 714th 1196 40.3%
2021 37.25 575th 915 37.2%
2022 41.32 656th 1139 42.4%
2023 49.17 638th 1334 52.2%
2024 75.04 275th 1347 79.6%
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Rank History for White students at Memphis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.64 716th 1253 42.9%
2019 33.11 780th 1128 30.9%
2021 37.81 631st 1005 37.2%
2022 44.17 617th 1102 44.0%
2023 55.32 504th 1198 57.9%
2024 61.92 421st 1204 65.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Memphis Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Monday, July 26, 2010

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Enrollment information for Memphis Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 277 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1989 276 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1990 262 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1991 297 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1992 314 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1993 317 8 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 303 9 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1995 310 13 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1996 310 13 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1997 314 13 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1998 309 12 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 290 7 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2000 294 12 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2001 430 20 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2002 534 15 2 5 0 n/a n/a 1 557
2003 534 15 2 5 0 n/a n/a 1 557
2004 549 12 3 5 0 n/a n/a 1 570
2005 433 13 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 432 15 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2007 417 10 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2008 404 17 2 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 433
2009 437 11 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2010 429 13 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 456
2011 417 11 2 12 0 0 0 0 442
2012 379 7 2 5 1 0 0 0 394
2013 426 5 2 6 0 0 0 0 439
2014 396 5 1 6 0 0 3 0 411
2015 378 8 2 7 0 1 1 0 397
2016 349 13 1 6 0 2 1 0 372
2017 360 6 1 11 0 1 4 0 383
2018 365 9 1 5 0 1 2 0 383
2019 339 7 2 5 0 0 3 0 356
2020 321 11 3 4 0 0 5 0 344
2021 310 10 3 3 0 0 4 0 330
2022 309 4 2 3 0 0 3 0 321
2023 299 2 2 7 0 1 14 0 325
2024 303 2 3 7 0 2 11 0 328

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Memphis Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 283 n/a n/a n/a
1989 282 n/a n/a 13.8
1990 267 17.0 15.7 11.2
1991 303 n/a n/a n/a
1992 324 n/a n/a n/a
1993 328 n/a 0.0 0
1994 316 14.0 22.6 12.7
1995 329 16.0 20.6 11.9
1996 329 16.0 20.6 11.9
1997 329 0.0 0.0 11.6
1998 325 19.0 17.1 10.2
1999 306 20.0 15.3 9.2
2000 312 17.0 18.4 16
2001 455 26.6 17.1 8.1
2002 557 21.4 26.0 19.1
2003 557 21.4 26.0 19.1
2004 570 24.8 23.0 18.8
2005 454 25.8 17.6 26
2006 456 24.8 18.4 25.4
2007 441 25.3 17.4 24.7
2008 433 26.4 16.4 27.3
2009 458 26.5 17.3 30.1
2010 456 28.7 15.8 37.7
2011 442 29.0 15.2 36.4
2012 394 26.0 15.1 21.8
2013 439 27.2 16.1 22.3
2014 411 27.2 15.1 42.8
2015 397 28.0 14.1 31.2
2016 372 27.0 13.7 32
2017 383 26.2 14.6 33.4
2018 383 28.7 13.3 37.6
2019 356 28.1 12.6 36.2
2020 344 24.4 14.0 39.5
2021 330 25.9 12.7 38.2
2022 321 29.9 10.7 39.6
2023 325 24.3 13.3 43.4
2024 328 24.0 13.6 44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Memphis Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 283 n/a n/a n/a
1989 282 n/a n/a 13.8
1990 267 17.0 15.7 11.2
1991 303 n/a n/a n/a
1992 324 n/a n/a n/a
1993 328 n/a 0.0 0
1994 316 14.0 22.6 12.7
1995 329 16.0 20.6 11.9
1996 329 16.0 20.6 11.9
1997 329 0.0 0.0 11.6
1998 325 19.0 17.1 10.2
1999 306 20.0 15.3 9.2
2000 312 17.0 18.4 16
2001 455 26.6 17.1 8.1
2002 557 21.4 26.0 19.1
2003 557 21.4 26.0 19.1
2004 570 24.8 23.0 18.8
2005 454 25.8 17.6 26
2006 456 24.8 18.4 25.4
2007 441 25.3 17.4 24.7
2008 433 26.4 16.4 27.3
2009 458 26.5 17.3 30.1
2010 456 28.7 15.8 37.7
2011 442 29.0 15.2 36.4
2012 394 26.0 15.1 21.8
2013 439 27.2 16.1 22.3
2014 411 27.2 15.1 42.8
2015 397 28.0 14.1 31.2
2016 372 27.0 13.7 32
2017 383 26.2 14.6 33.4
2018 383 28.7 13.3 37.6
2019 356 28.1 12.6 36.2
2020 344 24.4 14.0 39.5
2021 330 25.9 12.7 38.2
2022 321 29.9 10.7 39.6
2023 325 24.3 13.3 43.4
2024 328 24.0 13.6 44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Memphis Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $910 (8.1%) $10,295 (91.9%) $11,205
2020 $1,044 (9.5%) $9,951 (90.5%) $10,995
2021 $1,502 (11.6%) $11,394 (88.4%) $12,896
2022 $2,779 (19.8%) $11,282 (80.2%) $14,060
2023 $1,054 (7.2%) $13,672 (92.8%) $14,726

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Memphis Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 716th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 476th of 1470 Elementary schools
 18.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Elementary School)55.440.4
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Community Schools)55.440.4
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Memphis Elementary School)5044.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Memphis Community Schools)5044.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Elementary School)52.562.3
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Community Schools)52.562.3
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Memphis Elementary School)44.356.6
 12.3%
   4th Grade Math (Memphis Community Schools)44.356.6
 12.3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Elementary School)39.752.8
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Community Schools)39.752.8
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Memphis Elementary School)33.343.4
 10.1%
   5th Grade Math (Memphis Community Schools)33.343.4
 10.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Memphis Elementary School)12.518.9
 6.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Memphis Community Schools)12.518.9
 6.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students356325
 8.7%
African American72
 71.4%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic57
 40%
Pacific Islander01
White339299
 11.8%
Two or More Races314
 366.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.2%43.4%
 7.1%


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Students at Memphis Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Memphis Elementary School ranks 346th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Memphis Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Memphis JuniorSenior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 328 students attended Memphis Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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