Campus School

Summary:

Campus School is an exceptional elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee that serves grades K-5 and is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. Despite the district's low overall ranking, Campus School has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Tennessee, ranking in the top 5% of schools statewide for the past several years.

Campus School's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 79.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 71.5% proficient or better in math - far exceeding the district and state averages. The school also stands out for its racial diversity, with a student population that is 58.54% White, 24.37% African American, 4.77% Hispanic, and 5.53% Asian - a level of diversity not seen in nearby schools like Arrow Academy of Excellence and Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus. Additionally, Campus School's high academic performance extends across all student subgroups, ranking in the top 20 in the state for African American, White, and special education students, and was ranked #1 in the state for gifted and talented students in 2020-2021.

Perhaps most impressively, Campus School achieves these exceptional results while spending significantly less per student ($5,559 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby charter schools like Arrow Academy of Excellence ($14,244) and Leadership Preparatory Charter School ($14,276). This suggests that higher spending does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, and that Campus School's success is a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of its educators.

Detail:

Public K-5

535 Zach Curlin
Memphis, TN 38152

(901) 678-2285

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

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

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 398

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.5%

African American:

24.4%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Campus School ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.29. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Campus School:

SchoolDigger ranks Campus School 42^nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Campus School in the ranking list.)

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Campus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	99.08	11^th	997	98.9%
2019	97.42	30^th	985	97.0%
2021	94.09	54^th	983	94.5%
2022	98.63	15^th	1000	98.5%
2023	97.22	34^th	1020	96.7%
2024	96.29	42^nd	1018	95.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Campus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	87.64	34^th	582	94.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Campus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	89.66	81^st	926	91.3%
2021	88.34	85^th	945	91.0%
2022	98.13	15^th	975	98.5%
2023	94.08	52^nd	989	94.7%
2024	93.99	47^th	990	95.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Campus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.57	1^st	14	92.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Campus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	98.91	8^th	916	99.1%
2021	95.06	43^rd	941	95.4%
2022	98.36	15^th	980	98.5%
2023	97.70	19^th	987	98.1%
2024	96.35	32^nd	991	96.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Campus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	98.72	3^rd	450	99.3%
2019	92.13	15^th	404	96.3%
2021	74.08	70^th	411	83.0%
2022	97.82	6^th	483	98.8%
2023	98.53	8^th	500	98.4%
2024	96.09	19^th	498	96.2%

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Rank History for White students at Campus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	99.16	4^th	841	99.5%
2019	97.37	20^th	812	97.5%
2021	96.61	25^th	844	97.0%
2022	98.51	8^th	844	99.1%
2023	91.94	65^th	852	92.4%
2024	95.14	34^th	847	96.0%

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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 Campus School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	233	67	13	4	0	2	9	328
2015	223	67	23	4	1	1	10	329
2016	224	68	22	6	1	1	7	329
2017	221	67	17	13	1	0	14	333
2018	216	66	15	12	1	0	14	324
2019	215	67	20	14	1	0	15	332
2020	211	68	23	15	1	0	11	329
2021	251	80	31	12	1	0	19	394
2022	240	84	30	15	1	0	19	389
2023	233	97	22	19	0	0	27	398

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 Campus School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	328	5.0	65.6	11
2015	329	5.0	65.8	16.7
2016	329	24.0	13.7	16.7
2017	333	21.7	15.3	n/a
2018	324	20.0	16.2	n/a
2019	332	19.8	16.7	n/a
2020	329	17.3	19.0	n/a
2021	394	21.0	18.7	n/a
2022	389	18.5	20.9	n/a
2023	398	20.5	19.3	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 Campus School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	328	5.0	65.6	11
2015	329	5.0	65.8	16.7
2016	329	24.0	13.7	16.7
2017	333	21.7	15.3	n/a
2018	324	20.0	16.2	n/a
2019	332	19.8	16.7	n/a
2020	329	17.3	19.0	n/a
2021	394	21.0	18.7	n/a
2022	389	18.5	20.9	n/a
2023	398	20.5	19.3	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 Campus School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$393 (6.1%)	$5,508 (85.4%)	$6,450
2020	$478 (8.0%)	$4,996 (83.9%)	$5,957
2021	$628 (11.3%)	$4,381 (78.8%)	$5,559
2022	$2,219 (28.7%)	$5,120 (66.3%)	$7,720
2023	$2,001 (26.1%)	$5,276 (68.9%)	$7,655

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Campus 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 30^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 34^th of 1020 Elementary schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Campus School)	73.6	58.5	15.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	33.3	23.1	10.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Campus School)	75	72.1	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	22.8	24	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Campus School)	73.4	91.7	18.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	34.7	23	11.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Campus School)	67.2	93.1	25.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	24.2	27.2	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Campus School)	85.5	76.7	8.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	32.6	17.3	15.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Campus School)	81.8	90.4	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	23.1	19.5	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Campus School)	77	76.2	0.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	27.2	17	10.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Campus School)	74.3	85.4	11.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	20.6	20.7	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	332	398	19.9%
African American	67	97	44.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	20	22	10%
Hispanic	14	19	35.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	215	233	8.4%
Two or More Races	15	27	80%

Schools Near Campus School

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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
Campus School	Public	K-5	535 Zach Curlin	Memphis	38152	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 678-2285	398	21	19.3		233 (58.5%)	97 (24.4%)	19 (4.8%)	22 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.8%)	96.3	42^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	95.9%		97.2	34^th of 1020 public elementary schools	96.7%	8	61.1	77.9	75.7				71.5	73.6	75.0	89.2				79.4	81.9	82.4	86.5				83.6					$7,655	$2,001	$5,276
Sherwood Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1156 Robinhood LN	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4864	558	31	18.2		17 (3.0%)	367 (65.8%)	152 (27.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.0%)	11	943^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	7.4%		8.2	980^th of 1020 public elementary schools	3.9%	37	18.2	10.1	5.1				10.8	16.7	21.7	15.4				17.8	30.3	20.3					17.4					$14,332	$2,772	$10,313
Arrow Academy of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-5	645 Semmes ST	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 207-1891	98	5	19.6		1 (1.0%)	88 (89.8%)	7 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	21.9	823^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	19.2%		25	781^st of 1020 public elementary schools	23.4%	42		40.0					23.7	21.4	33.3					21.1	7.1	26.7					13.2					$19,167	$3,958	$14,894
Compass Community School Berclair Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	3880 Forrest	Memphis	38122	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 323-2162	231	21	11.0		8 (3.5%)	12 (5.2%)	208 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	17.9	864^th of 1018 public elementary schools	15.1%		21.4	807^th of 1020 public elementary schools	20.9%	57	8.3	30.4	34.8	8.3	25.9	15.4	20.4	16.7	20.0	52.2	12.5	25.9		21.5	12.5	24.0	13.0	8.3	22.2	7.7	14.8		29.6	7.7	13.0	$16,111	$3,701	$12,095
Cherokee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3061 Kimball Ave	Memphis	38114	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-5028	395	32	12.2		5 (1.3%)	359 (90.9%)	24 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	20.3	837^th of 1018 public elementary schools	17.8%		4.8	1008^th of 1020 public elementary schools	1.2%	171	43.8	15.2	18.0				24.4	25.0	20.0	12.0				19.0	31.3	25.8	30.0				28.7					$13,876	$2,594	$9,782
Sharpe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3431 Sharpe Rd	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-5020	315	23	13.6		2 (0.6%)	128 (40.6%)	180 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	18.3	859^th of 1018 public elementary schools	15.6%		6.2	997^th of 1020 public elementary schools	2.3%	138	15.6	40.0	5.3				19.5	22.7	37.1	7.9				22.2	23.9	28.6					18.5					$14,986	$2,841	$10,854
Grahamwood Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3950 Summer Ave	Memphis	38122	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-5952	861	62	13.8		192 (22.3%)	261 (30.3%)	294 (34.1%)	45 (5.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (7.9%)	72.4	218^th of 1018 public elementary schools	78.6%		64	304^th of 1020 public elementary schools	70.2%	86	47.6	42.4	57.8				50.2	55.2	59.3	49.1				53.9	60.5	51.7	47.4				53.0					$14,776	$2,477	$11,524
South Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1720 Getwell RD	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-5024	518	32	16.1		12 (2.3%)	201 (38.8%)	296 (57.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	10.6	945^th of 1018 public elementary schools	7.2%		8.8	971^st of 1020 public elementary schools	4.8%	26	17.2						8.0	22.2	9.1	14.7				16.0	26.6	9.1	7.4				14.8					$14,472	$2,543	$10,876
Leadership Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4190 Elliston RD	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 512-4495	419	27	15.3		7 (1.7%)	323 (77.1%)	77 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	54.6	413^th of 1018 public elementary schools	59.4%		29.6	734^th of 1020 public elementary schools	28.0%	321	33.3	40.7	42.6	40.7	32.4	37.8	38.6	33.3	61.1	35.2	42.4	29.4	18.9	38.6	38.1	48.1	38.9	45.8	52.9	40.5	43.9	40.7	58.8	59.5	50.8	$18,713	$4,889	$13,508
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	320 Carpenter ST	Memphis	38112	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-3640	401	15	27.0		7 (1.7%)	390 (97.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9.3	962^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	5.5%		9.8	954^th of 1020 public elementary schools	6.5%	8	18.5	13.3	13.2				15.1	14.8	11.9	13.9				13.4	20.4	21.7	15.8				19.7

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Is Campus School a good school?

Yes! Campus School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 42^nd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools.

What district is Campus School in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Campus School?

Students at Campus School are 59% White, 24% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 5% Hispanic.

How many students attend Campus School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 398 students attended Campus School.

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