Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas

Summary:

Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas is an elementary public charter school in Memphis, Tennessee that serves 143 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which ranks 139th out of 139 districts in the state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite a relatively high per-student spending of $16,328, Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Tennessee, with only 20.8% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 13% in English Language Arts in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments has been consistently low, with little to no improvement over the past few years. Interestingly, nearby schools such as Circles of Success Learning Academy, Memphis Delta Preparatory, and Cummings Elementary/Middle, which serve predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations, generally outperform Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas on state assessments.

Within the school, the performance of different student subgroups varies, with male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing significantly below the state average. The high concentration of African American students, who make up 100% of the school's population, suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges in addressing the needs of its student population. However, the relatively high per-student spending and the presence of nearby higher-performing schools indicate that there may be opportunities for the school to learn from and collaborate with its peers to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

90 West Olive ST
Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 416-7874

District: Achievement School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
942^nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Students who attend Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas usually attend:

High:

Hamilton High

Student/teacher ratio: 26.0

Number of students: 121

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.2%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas ranks worse than 92.5% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Achievement School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.01. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Achievement School District. Racial makeup is: African American (99.2%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas 942^nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Achievement School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievement School District 140^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas

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Rank History for all students at Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	7.16	972^nd	997	2.5%
2019	4.00	984^th	985	0.1%
2023	8.88	969^th	1020	5.0%
2024	11.01	942^nd	1018	7.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	13.05	854^th	877	2.6%
2019	7.99	817^th	821	0.5%
2023	20.80	750^th	865	13.3%
2024	19.29	765^th	853	10.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	5.05	922^nd	926	0.4%
2023	13.17	899^th	989	9.1%
2024	10.12	933^rd	990	5.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	6.81	907^th	916	1.0%
2024	18.87	838^th	991	15.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	14.48	438^th	450	2.7%
2019	10.14	403^rd	404	0.2%
2023	20.61	421^st	500	15.8%
2024	23.19	395^th	498	20.7%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	0	247	0	1	1	249
2017	0	313	0	0	0	313
2018	0	271	5	0	2	278
2019	0	258	4	0	2	264
2020	2	219	3	0	0	224
2021	0	187	0	0	1	188
2022	0	157	1	0	0	158
2023	0	143	0	0	0	143
2024	0	120	1	0	0	121

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

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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 Scholars Florida Kansas

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	249	14.0	17.7	86.7
2017	313	15.5	20.1	n/a
2018	278	13.9	20.0	n/a
2019	264	13.9	18.9	n/a
2020	224	13.0	17.2	n/a
2021	188	11.6	16.1	n/a
2022	158	6.5	24.3	n/a
2023	143	5.5	26.0	n/a
2024	121	n/a	n/a	n/a

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 Scholars Florida Kansas

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	249	14.0	17.7	86.7
2017	313	15.5	20.1	n/a
2018	278	13.9	20.0	n/a
2019	264	13.9	18.9	n/a
2020	224	13.0	17.2	n/a
2021	188	11.6	16.1	n/a
2022	158	6.5	24.3	n/a
2023	143	5.5	26.0	n/a
2024	121	n/a	n/a	n/a

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 Scholars Florida Kansas

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	$8,952 (85.8%)	$10,435
2020	$2,353 (18.7%)	$9,659 (76.8%)	$12,573
2021	$4,194 (25.7%)	$12,134 (74.3%)	$16,328

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas

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 984^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 969^th of 1020 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas)	10	23.3	13.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Achievement School District)	14	11.6	2.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas)	5.1	6.9	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Achievement School District)	5.6	10.2	4.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas)	10.3	5	5.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Achievement School District)	13.7	5.1	8.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas)	9	11.8	2.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Achievement School District)	12	7	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	264	143	45.8%
African American	258	143	44.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	2	0	100%

Schools Near Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Science (2024)							TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	90 West Olive ST	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7874	121	6	26.0		0 (0.0%)	120 (99.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11	942^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	7.5%		8.9	969^th of 1020 public elementary schools	5.0%	27	38.5	17.4	11.8				20.8	7.7	13.0	16.7				13.0	7.7	17.4					9.3
A. B. Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	345 East Olive AVE	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7844	544	37	14.7		3 (0.6%)	524 (96.3%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.5%)	3.5	1015^th of 1018 public elementary schools	0.3%		3.9	1018^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.2%	3	6.1	5.5							7.3	8.2				6.6	7.6	7.3	5.0				6.6					$13,443	$2,612	$9,894
Riverview Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	241 Majuba Ave	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7340	471	19	24.8		3 (0.6%)	448 (95.1%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	33.7	688^th of 1018 public elementary schools	32.4%		14.4	890^th of 1020 public elementary schools	12.7%	202	58.3	39.5	14.3			14.1	14.0	50.0	34.2	51.4		9.9		17.1	45.8	7.9	14.3	20.5	21.4	7.2	17.1					$14,490	$2,753	$10,800
Vision Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	260 Joubert AVE	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 775-1018	415	30	13.9		2 (0.5%)	408 (98.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	18.8	851^st of 1018 public elementary schools	16.4%		11.8	934^th of 1020 public elementary schools	8.4%	83	24.2	22.4	14.8				20.4	22.2	35.1	16.4				24.3	23.8	39.7	14.8				25.8					$20,509	$3,875	$15,761
Larose Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	864 Willoughby ST	Memphis	38126	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7848	316	17	18.5		0 (0.0%)	307 (97.2%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	4.5	1012^th of 1018 public elementary schools	0.6%					(n/a)	11.1						5.1	6.8	13.8	9.3				9.5	6.7	10.0					6.8					$14,562	$2,725	$10,319
Ida B. Wells Academy Elementary School/Middle School	Public	K-8	995 S Lauderdale St	Memphis	38126	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-3210	98	16	6.1		0 (0.0%)	94 (95.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	23.3	809^th of 1018 public elementary schools	20.5%		10.7	941^st of 1020 public elementary schools	7.7%	132			54.5	9.5	17.6		28.6			36.4	14.3	29.4		26.8			36.4	14.3	47.1		38.9	19.0	29.4		21.3	$22,614	$2,615	$19,041
Circles Of Success Learning Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	867 South Parkway East	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 322-7978	217	11	19.7		0 (0.0%)	216 (99.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.9	970^th of 1018 public elementary schools	4.7%		16.4	865^th of 1020 public elementary schools	15.2%	105		12.9	20.0				12.4	7.7	16.1	15.0				13.4	7.7	25.8	10.0				14.4					$21,331	$4,809	$16,206
Ernestine Rivers Child Care Center	Public	PK	867 South Parkway East	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	(n/a)	(901) 948-6441	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Memphis Delta Preparatory	Public, Charter	K-5	1237 College ST	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 251-1010	381	32	12.0		0 (0.0%)	371 (97.4%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	6.6	996^th of 1018 public elementary schools	2.2%		6.3	996^th of 1020 public elementary schools	2.4%		6.9		12.7				6.8	15.9	9.5	16.9				14.3	9.6	9.5	11.3				10.1					$22,200	$8,320	$13,564
Cummings Elementary/Middle	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1037 Cummings St	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-7810	267	23	11.5		0 (0.0%)	257 (96.3%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	12.3	927^th of 1018 public elementary schools	8.9%		12.7	922^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	9.6%	5	5.9	25.9	38.5	5.3	12.1	12.5	15.3	17.6	29.6	11.5	13.2	18.2	15.6	17.4	8.8	25.9	15.4	10.5	6.1	21.9	14.2	18.4		18.8	12.6	$16,933	$2,870	$13,127

Frequently Asked Questions about Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas

How many students attend Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas?

In the 2023-24 school year, 121 students attended Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas.

What district is Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas in?

Achievement School District

What schools do graduates of Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas attend?

Students who attend Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas usually go on to attend:

High : Hamilton High

What is the racial makeup of Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas?

Students at Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas are 99% African American.

Is Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas a good school?

Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas ranks in the bottom 7.5% of Tennessee elementary schools.

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