Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

Summary:

Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Memphis, Tennessee, which is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. The school has a predominantly African American student population, making up around 90% of the student body, with the remaining students being Hispanic (around 7%) and a small percentage of White, Asian, and multiracial students.

The school consistently ranks in the bottom third of Tennessee high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. Its proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the district and state averages, with around 12% and 11% proficiency, respectively, compared to 20% and 22.4% for the district, and 39.7% and 37.6% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low for subgroups like female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom third of Tennessee high schools for these groups.

While the school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $8,296 in 2018-2019 to $14,242 in 2020-2021, and its student-teacher ratio has decreased from 17.4 in 2020-2021 to 11.5 in 2022-2023, these improvements have not yet translated into significant academic gains. The school's lack of racial diversity, with an overwhelmingly African American student population, is also a notable characteristic that sets it apart from many of the nearby schools, such as B. T. Washington High, Hollis F. Price Middle College, and Soulsville Charter School.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 1254 Jefferson AVE
       Memphis, TN  38104


(901) 333-1580

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
330th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,363 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  593

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.2%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.3% Help


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Compare Details Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High ranks worse than 85.3% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High ranks worse than 84.2% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 20th among 36 ranked high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.72. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High has the largest high school student body size in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High is $19,363, which is the 5th highest among 36 high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2018 Rankings:

Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High 501st of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High 330th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High in the ranking list.)

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

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


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Rank History for Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.54 773rd 997 22.5%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.73 269th 362 25.7%
2018 20.04 474th 563 15.8%
2019 12.94 516th 574 10.1%
2021 9.78 523rd 576 9.2%
2022 12.45 505th 569 11.2%
2023 13.96 518th 594 12.8%
2024 15.54 501st 587 14.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.04 375th 481 22.0%
2019 17.70 437th 490 10.8%
2021 13.19 458th 483 5.2%
2022 19.87 429th 495 13.3%
2023 17.46 456th 514 11.3%
2024 20.24 439th 510 13.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.96 461st 529 12.9%
2021 9.98 495th 538 8.0%
2022 14.43 480th 552 13.0%
2023 12.75 503rd 560 10.2%
2024 14.13 489th 554 11.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.40 466th 523 10.9%
2021 11.22 479th 529 9.5%
2022 12.90 487th 540 9.8%
2023 15.85 480th 557 13.8%
2024 20.04 457th 560 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.13 174th 284 38.7%
2019 23.97 228th 293 22.2%
2021 20.98 222nd 277 19.9%
2022 27.36 203rd 299 32.1%
2023 28.68 210th 316 33.5%
2024 29.92 214th 318 32.7%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

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Rank History for all high school students at Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 19.51 293rd 351 16.5%
2017 47.80 134th 273 50.9%
2018 26.12 268th 341 21.4%
2019 17.85 296th 342 13.5%
2021 11.14 316th 347 8.9%
2022 19.26 301st 358 15.9%
2023 16.74 327th 384 14.8%
2024 18.72 330th 392 15.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.44 152nd 308 50.6%
2019 30.04 223rd 302 26.2%
2021 16.32 284th 317 10.4%
2022 29.33 247th 322 23.3%
2023 29.50 250th 330 24.2%
2024 25.58 272nd 337 19.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.70 309th 337 8.3%
2021 14.42 301st 340 11.5%
2022 17.59 295th 350 15.7%
2023 14.71 325th 366 11.2%
2024 17.33 315th 365 13.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.73 259th 329 21.3%
2021 12.84 309th 332 6.9%
2022 17.27 301st 349 13.8%
2023 18.97 304th 359 15.3%
2024 20.69 304th 366 16.9%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.30 88th 199 55.8%
2019 32.89 121st 187 35.3%
2021 27.16 153rd 208 26.4%
2022 37.93 124th 222 44.1%
2023 29.71 165th 239 31.0%
2024 29.94 160th 240 33.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.44 170th 180 5.6%
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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.

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by a student
Sunday, July 14, 2019

Open Quote This school is trash and I would not be participating in this school anymore some of the teachers are bad they don’t teach the kids and they play with our grades and they have no respect for us also they need to work on the building because it be rats and all types of bugs on the stairs and the hallway I just think this school needs to do better. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 2 352 0 9 0 0 0 0 363
2015 1 379 0 8 0 0 1 0 389
2016 1 404 0 5 0 0 0 0 410
2017 6 447 0 29 0 0 0 0 482
2018 3 468 0 24 1 0 5 0 501
2019 7 568 0 24 1 1 4 0 605
2020 5 531 0 34 1 1 9 0 581
2021 3 544 0 33 1 1 11 0 593
2022 1 459 1 34 0 0 11 0 506
2023 4 529 0 43 0 0 17 0 593

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 Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 363 20.0 18.1 89.8
2015 389 18.0 21.6 61.4
2016 410 24.0 17.0 96.3
2017 482 27.5 17.5 n/a
2018 501 29.5 16.9 n/a
2019 605 35.5 17.0 n/a
2020 581 39.0 14.8 n/a
2021 593 34.0 17.4 n/a
2022 506 37.3 13.5 n/a
2023 593 51.2 11.5 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 Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 363 20.0 18.1 89.8
2015 389 18.0 21.6 61.4
2016 410 24.0 17.0 96.3
2017 482 27.5 17.5 n/a
2018 501 29.5 16.9 n/a
2019 605 35.5 17.0 n/a
2020 581 39.0 14.8 n/a
2021 593 34.0 17.4 n/a
2022 506 37.3 13.5 n/a
2023 593 51.2 11.5 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $698 (8.4%) $7,438 (89.7%) $8,296
2020 $846 (7.0%) $11,150 (91.7%) $12,153
2021 $1,288 (9.0%) $12,730 (89.4%) $14,242
2022 $2,898 (17.2%) $13,636 (81.0%) $16,833
2023 $4,389 (22.7%) $14,658 (75.7%) $19,363

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 516th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 518th of 594 Middle schools
 2.7%
Ranks 296th of 342 High schoolsRanks 327th of 384 High schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)8.816.2
 7.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)19.220.3
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)13.227.9
 14.7%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)21.222.7
 1.5%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)11.89.7
 2.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)17.512.7
 4.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)16.29.7
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)2018.2
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)23.520.8
 2.7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)25.422.1
 3.3%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)8.513.6
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)13.413.9
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)11.324.2
 12.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)22.821.7
 1.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
9th Grade English I (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)1615
 1%
   9th Grade English I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)1718.8
 1.8%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade US History (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)11.75.4
 6.3%
   10th Grade US History (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)5.810.9
 5.1%
   10th Grade US History (Tennessee)15.324.9
 9.6%
10th Grade English II (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)23.834.7
 10.9%
   10th Grade English II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)25.837.1
 11.3%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)12.29.7
 2.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)27.217
 10.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)10.913.1
 2.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)20.620.7
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)11.75.5
 6.2%
   All Grades Algebra I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)12.110.7
 1.4%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades English I (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)14.714.9
 0.2%
   All Grades English I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)16.518.5
 2%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)22.734.7
 12%
   All Grades English II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)24.535.6
 11.1%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Social Studies (Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High)15.724.3
 8.6%
   All Grades Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)23.122.2
 0.9%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students605593
 2%
African American568529
 6.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2443
 79.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White74
 42.9%
Two or More Races417
 325%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 593 students attended Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High.

Students at Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High are 89% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High ranks in the bottom 15.8% of Tennessee high schools.


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