Promise Academy

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Promise Academy ranks 758 th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Promise Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 304 students in grades PK-5 in Memphis, Tennessee. The school is located within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Promise Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Tennessee elementary schools, with only 19.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 36.4% in mathematics, and 24.3% in science - all significantly below state and district averages. The school's performance is particularly low for female students, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Tennessee elementary schools. However, Promise Academy's African American and low-income students perform relatively stronger, ranking in the bottom 40-50% of the state. Despite higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Vollentine Elementary, William Herbert Brewster Elementary, and Snowden Elementary/Middle, Promise Academy's academic performance remains consistently low.

The analysis of Promise Academy and the surrounding schools suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the academic performance of these institutions. While the higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio at Promise Academy indicate that additional resources alone may not be the primary driver of academic success, the relatively stronger performance of the school's African American and low-income students compared to the overall student population suggests that there may be some effective practices or strategies that could be leveraged to improve outcomes for all students. Addressing the systemic challenges faced by these schools, including socioeconomic disparities and resource allocation, may be crucial in improving educational opportunities and outcomes for the students they serve.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

1346 Bryan ST
Memphis, TN 38108

(901) 324-4456

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
758^th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,380

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 266

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.3%

Hispanic:

10.2%

White:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Promise Academy ranks worse than 74.5% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 38^th among 121 ranked elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.83. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (88.3%), Hispanic (10.2%), White (1.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Promise Academy is 19. 112 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Promise Academy is $26,380, which is the highest among 134 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Promise Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Promise Academy 758^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Promise Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

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 Promise Academy

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Rank History for all students at Promise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	17.65	863^rd	997	13.4%
2019	22.23	806^th	985	18.2%
2021	10.66	900^th	983	8.4%
2022	20.02	816^th	1000	18.4%
2023	14.03	899^th	1020	11.9%
2024	27.83	758^th	1018	25.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Promise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	23.92	752^nd	877	14.3%
2019	41.43	489^th	821	40.4%
2021	19.29	714^th	823	13.2%
2022	30.67	642^nd	858	25.2%
2023	28.99	662^nd	865	23.5%
2024	55.97	312^th	853	63.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Promise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	23.30	754^th	926	18.6%
2021	10.16	880^th	945	6.9%
2022	18.99	808^th	975	17.1%
2023	12.01	912^th	989	7.8%
2024	24.32	773^rd	990	21.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Promise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	22.53	753^rd	916	17.8%
2021	15.73	815^th	941	13.4%
2022	20.32	803^rd	980	18.1%
2023	22.00	787^th	987	20.3%
2024	30.19	716^th	991	27.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Promise Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	32.38	299^th	450	33.6%
2019	41.26	211^th	404	47.8%
2021	23.06	329^th	411	20.0%
2022	37.67	270^th	483	44.1%
2023	25.01	380^th	500	24.0%
2024	44.52	256^th	498	48.6%

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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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Promise Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	2	441	18	0	2	0	463
2015	3	452	21	1	2	4	483
2016	2	399	21	0	1	2	425
2017	0	379	24	0	1	0	404
2018	0	375	19	0	1	0	395
2019	0	338	25	0	0	2	365
2020	1	293	27	0	0	2	323
2021	4	284	32	0	0	0	320
2022	5	250	36	0	0	0	291
2023	3	265	36	0	0	0	304
2024	4	235	27	0	0	0	266

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 Promise Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	463	28.0	16.5	90.7
2015	483	25.0	19.3	90.9
2016	425	26.0	16.3	99.8
2017	404	20.3	19.9	n/a
2018	395	18.5	21.3	n/a
2019	365	18.5	19.7	n/a
2020	323	20.0	16.1	n/a
2021	320	16.5	19.3	n/a
2022	291	18.0	16.1	n/a
2023	304	14.5	20.9	n/a
2024	266	14.0	19.0	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 Promise Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	463	28.0	16.5	90.7
2015	483	25.0	19.3	90.9
2016	425	26.0	16.3	99.8
2017	404	20.3	19.9	n/a
2018	395	18.5	21.3	n/a
2019	365	18.5	19.7	n/a
2020	323	20.0	16.1	n/a
2021	320	16.5	19.3	n/a
2022	291	18.0	16.1	n/a
2023	304	14.5	20.9	n/a
2024	266	14.0	19.0	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 Promise Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$944 (8.0%)	$10,005 (84.5%)	$11,834
2020	$1,066 (7.5%)	$11,584 (81.7%)	$14,180
2021	$1,762 (11.7%)	$12,513 (83.0%)	$15,070
2022	$2,851 (16.5%)	$13,342 (77.2%)	$17,276
2023	$8,000 (30.3%)	$17,188 (65.2%)	$26,380

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Promise Academy

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 806^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 899^th of 1020 Elementary schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Promise Academy)	37.3	14.3	23%
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 (Promise Academy)	11.9	23.8	11.9%
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 (Promise Academy)	28.3	25.6	2.7%
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 (Promise Academy)	19.6	5.1	14.5%
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 (Promise Academy)	28.8	22.6	6.2%
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 (Promise Academy)	17.3	7.5	9.8%
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 (Promise Academy)	32.1	20.9	11.2%
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 (Promise Academy)	15.8	11.9	3.9%
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	365	304	16.7%
African American	338	265	21.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	25	36	44%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	3
Two or More Races	2	0	100%

Schools Near Promise Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Algebra I (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 Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 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
Promise Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1346 Bryan ST	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 324-4456	266	14	19.0		4 (1.5%)	235 (88.3%)	27 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.8	758^th of 1018 public elementary schools	25.5%		14	899^th of 1020 public elementary schools	11.9%	141	48.3	29.3	35.1				36.4	24.1	31.7					19.6			31.0	29.3	13.5				24.3					$26,380	$8,000	$17,188
Springdale Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	880 N Hollywood St	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4883	226	16	14.1		2 (0.9%)	220 (97.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	40.2	614^th of 1018 public elementary schools	39.7%		33.8	682^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	33.1%	68	58.1	7.7					21.9	61.3	15.4	17.9				31.3			58.1		10.3				24.0					$16,128	$2,595	$12,254
Douglass Elementary/Middle	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1650 Ash St	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-5946	484	32	15.2		1 (0.2%)	453 (93.6%)	20 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	5.2	1006^th of 1018 public elementary schools	1.2%					(n/a)	5.4				5.7			17.0				7.7		5.3			10.7	7.5			5.7				13.2			$14,283	$2,641	$10,412
Vollentine Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1682 Vollintine Ave	Memphis	38107	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4632	341	20	17.4		5 (1.5%)	311 (91.2%)	18 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	7.7	984^th of 1018 public elementary schools	3.3%		7.5	988^th of 1020 public elementary schools	3.1%	4			17.0				8.8	8.6	18.6	6.4				11.2			8.6	14.0	19.1				14.4					$15,262	$3,348	$10,553
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2605 Sam Cooper Blvd	Memphis	38112	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-7150	501	34	14.7		16 (3.2%)	339 (67.7%)	121 (24.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.6%)	25.3	791^st of 1018 public elementary schools	22.3%		20.4	821^st of 1020 public elementary schools	19.5%	30	31.9	26.1	48.5				35.4	19.4	27.5	22.1				23.0			29.2	27.5	20.6				25.8					$14,521	$2,710	$10,393
Snowden Elementary/Middle	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1870 N Parkway	Memphis	38112	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4621	1,272	80	15.9		156 (12.3%)	892 (70.1%)	130 (10.2%)	20 (1.6%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	68 (5.3%)	34.5	681^st of 1018 public elementary schools	33.1%		32.9	698^th of 1020 public elementary schools	31.6%	17	35.9	31.4	35.2	13.0	22.6	10.3	23.4	38.3	39.2	33.1	28.8	30.1	20.1	30.6	58.3	58.3	43.0	32.7	34.1	26.6	44.1	20.7	33.6	31.1	39.8	27.2	32.9	$12,587	$2,357	$9,566
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	2540 Hale AVE	Memphis	38112	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 866-9084	215	14	15.3		9 (4.2%)	53 (24.7%)	146 (67.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	13.7	905^th of 1018 public elementary schools	11.1%		10.4	946^th of 1020 public elementary schools	7.3%	41	5.0	29.4	17.4	17.4	26.9	23.1	20.0	15.0	23.5	30.4	13.0	23.1	15.4	20.0			15.0	23.5	17.4	17.4	23.1	15.4	18.5	13.0	15.4	11.5	13.3	$16,458	$3,997	$12,146
Treadwell Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3538 Given Ave	Memphis	38122	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-6130	874	49	17.8		25 (2.9%)	298 (34.1%)	531 (60.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.7%)	5.9	1001^st of 1018 public elementary schools	1.7%		11.9	932^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	8.6%	69	15.3	6.7	5.4				9.2	8.6	14.0	7.9				10.1			17.4	16.0	9.0				14.1					$12,889	$2,566	$9,811
Star Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	3240 James RD	Memphis	38128	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 387-5050	331	19	17.8		2 (0.6%)	310 (93.7%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	14.6	899^th of 1018 public elementary schools	11.7%		12.3	925^th of 1020 public elementary schools	9.3%	26	25.7	23.5	6.8	28.1			20.0	28.6	20.0	9.1	21.9			19.2			22.9	14.3		12.5			13.0	9.4			9.4	$17,104	$3,263	$13,523
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	372	15	27.0		1 (0.3%)	368 (98.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Promise Academy

How many students attend Promise Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 266 students attended Promise Academy.

What district is Promise Academy in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Is Promise Academy a good school?

Promise Academy ranks 758^th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Promise Academy?

Students at Promise Academy are 88% African American, 10% Hispanic, 2% White.

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