Veritas College Preparatory

Summary:

Veritas College Preparatory is a public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Memphis, Tennessee, with a predominantly African American student population of 144. Despite spending significantly more per student than nearby schools, Veritas consistently performs well below state and district averages on standardized tests across all subjects and grade levels, ranking among the lowest-performing middle schools in Tennessee.

Veritas College Preparatory's academic performance is concerning, with only 7.1% of its students proficient or better in math in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 20% for the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district and 39.7% statewide. The school's African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also rank in the bottom 15% and 10% of Tennessee middle schools, respectively. Nearby schools, such as Bellevue Middle and Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School, significantly outperform Veritas on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations.

The higher per-student spending at Veritas College Preparatory does not appear to be translating into improved educational outcomes for students, suggesting potential issues with how resources are being allocated and utilized at the school. Additionally, Veritas's performance has remained stagnant or declined over the past several years, with little to no improvement in its statewide rankings or proficiency rates. These findings indicate the need for significant interventions and changes to improve educational outcomes for the students at Veritas College Preparatory.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

1500 Dunn AVE
Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 526-1900

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
558^th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 144

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.7%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.8%

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Performance Trends

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Veritas College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Veritas College Preparatory 558^th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Veritas College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Veritas College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at Veritas College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	7.72	540^th	563	4.1%
2019	19.85	481^st	574	16.2%
2021	10.32	516^th	576	10.4%
2022	16.79	480^th	569	15.6%
2023	12.47	530^th	594	10.8%
2024	8.95	558^th	587	4.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Veritas College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	20.18	425^th	481	11.6%
2019	34.23	344^th	490	29.8%
2021	15.82	433^rd	483	10.4%
2022	24.33	405^th	495	18.2%
2023	16.98	462^nd	514	10.1%
2024	14.74	477^th	510	6.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Veritas College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	22.30	433^rd	529	18.1%
2021	9.93	496^th	538	7.8%
2022	19.73	449^th	552	18.7%
2023	11.38	511^th	560	8.8%
2024	11.73	507^th	554	8.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Veritas College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	19.31	442^nd	523	15.5%
2021	14.50	456^th	529	13.8%
2022	15.25	466^th	540	13.7%
2023	16.15	477^th	557	14.4%
2024	9.69	530^th	560	5.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Veritas College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	19.67	246^th	284	13.4%
2019	33.33	187^th	293	36.2%
2021	19.92	231^st	277	16.6%
2022	31.11	184^th	299	38.5%
2023	22.97	242^nd	316	23.4%
2024	20.15	268^th	318	15.7%

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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 Veritas College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	1	192	0	2	0	195
2015	1	183	1	1	1	187
2016	1	132	1	0	0	134
2017	1	130	0	0	1	132
2018	1	145	0	0	0	146
2019	2	139	1	0	0	142
2020	2	156	3	0	1	162
2021	2	150	4	0	3	159
2022	0	129	5	0	5	139
2023	1	132	7	0	4	144

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 Veritas College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	195	14.0	13.9	85.1
2015	187	11.0	17.0	70.1
2016	134	11.0	12.1	94.8
2017	132	9.9	13.3	n/a
2018	146	10.0	14.6	n/a
2019	142	10.0	14.2	n/a
2020	162	10.0	16.2	n/a
2021	159	9.0	17.6	n/a
2022	139	10.0	13.9	n/a
2023	144	11.0	13.0	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 Veritas College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	195	14.0	13.9	85.1
2015	187	11.0	17.0	70.1
2016	134	11.0	12.1	94.8
2017	132	9.9	13.3	n/a
2018	146	10.0	14.6	n/a
2019	142	10.0	14.2	n/a
2020	162	10.0	16.2	n/a
2021	159	9.0	17.6	n/a
2022	139	10.0	13.9	n/a
2023	144	11.0	13.0	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 Veritas College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$952 (8.7%)	$9,820 (89.8%)	$10,932
2020	$546 (5.1%)	$10,009 (93.4%)	$10,712
2021	$628 (4.6%)	$12,770 (93.7%)	$13,622
2022	$2,916 (17.2%)	$13,725 (81.0%)	$16,940
2023	$5,577 (27.9%)	$14,086 (70.5%)	$19,979

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Veritas College Preparatory

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 481^st of 574 Middle schools	Ranks 530^th of 594 Middle schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Veritas College Preparatory)	17.3	7.5	9.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	19.2	20.3	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.4	35.9	2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Veritas College Preparatory)	29.4	19.5	9.9%
6th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	21.2	22.7	1.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	38	43.4	5.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Veritas College Preparatory)	12.5	24.5	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	20	18.2	1.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.4	36.1	0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Veritas College Preparatory)	8.2	28.6	20.4%
7th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	25.4	22.1	3.3%
7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	43.2	46.9	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Veritas College Preparatory)	37.8	12.8	25%
8th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	20.9	12.5	8.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	35.1	34	1.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Veritas College Preparatory)	8.1	6.4	1.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	22.8	21.7	1.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	41.5	41.6	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Veritas College Preparatory)	18.1	11.7	6.4%
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 (Veritas College Preparatory)	11.8	13.2	1.4%
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%
All Grades Social Studies (Veritas College Preparatory)	16.1	18.2	2.1%
All Grades Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	23.1	22.2	0.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)	40.9	43.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	142	144	1.4%
African American	139	132	5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	7	600%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	1	50%
Two or More Races	0	4

Schools Near Veritas College Preparatory

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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 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	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 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
Veritas College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-8	1500 Dunn AVE	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 526-1900	144	11	13.0		1 (0.7%)	132 (91.7%)	7 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	9	558^th of 587 public middle schools	4.9%		12.5	530^th of 594 public middle schools	10.8%	28	6.8		10.8	7.1	6.8	8.9	16.2	10.3			9.1	11.1	8.1	9.5	20.5	24.4	8.1	18.3	$19,979	$5,577	$14,086
Bellevue Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	575 S Bellevue Blvd	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4488	594	34	17.6		9 (1.5%)	517 (87.0%)	36 (6.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	26.9	433^rd of 587 public middle schools	26.2%		29.6	423^rd of 594 public middle schools	28.8%	10	10.5	14.5	18.9	14.5	18.4	23.3	14.4	18.8	53.8	53.8	27.7	51.0	24.6	35.1	29.5	38.5	30.1	32.9	$12,795	$2,416	$9,517
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy	Public	6-8	750 E Parkway S	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 416-4536	364	26	14.0		113 (31.0%)	196 (53.8%)	24 (6.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.0%)	98.2	9^th of 587 public middle schools	98.5%		96.7	17^th of 594 public middle schools	97.1%	8	62.2	64.8		68.8	76.4	76.5	65.1	73.3			87.2	86.8		87.0	87.8	89.0	88.1	88.3	$11,963	$2,001	$9,014
Memphis Scholars Raleigh-Egypt	Public, Charter	6-8	1380 Pennsylvania Avenue	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7874	78	6	14.1		0 (0.0%)	77 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	6.3	573^rd of 587 public middle schools	2.4%					(n/a)		14.3		6.8	7.7	9.5		6.7					8.3		7.7	9.5		6.8
Sherwood Middle	Public	6-8	3480 Rhodes Ave	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4870	688	45	15.2		8 (1.2%)	489 (71.1%)	178 (25.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.6%)	4.2	587^th of 587 public middle schools	0.0%		4.1	592^nd of 594 public middle schools	0.3%	5						5.4					9.8	11.3		8.1		8.0		5.2	$13,317	$3,013	$9,574
A. Maceo Walker Middle	Public	6-8	1900 East Raines RD	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-1030	729	43	16.8		2 (0.3%)	670 (91.9%)	22 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.8%)	10.2	544^th of 587 public middle schools	7.3%		12.1	533^rd of 594 public middle schools	10.3%	11		15.6	16.0	12.3	5.3	11.4	6.4	7.9			12.3	12.3	13.9	12.8	16.0	24.6	20.3	20.5	$13,024	$3,615	$8,687
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	168 Jefferson AVE	Memphis	38103	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 474-0955	347	24	14.7		7 (2.0%)	316 (91.1%)	18 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	34.3	385^th of 587 public middle schools	34.4%		24.5	449^th of 594 public middle schools	24.4%	64	24.6	13.5	29.6	22.9	19.0	17.5	13.3	16.9			31.0	25.0	30.6	29.2	51.4	50.5	42.9	48.7	$21,014	$6,086	$14,613
Lester Prep	Public, Charter	6-8	320 Carpenter ST	Memphis	38112	Shelby County	Tennessee Public Charter School Commission	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 416-3640	211	21	10.0		4 (1.9%)	195 (92.4%)	10 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	20.5	472^nd of 587 public middle schools	19.6%		17	493^rd of 594 public middle schools	17.0%	21	8.9	10.9	24.6	14.2	6.3	9.4		6.9			25.3	25.4	23.0	24.6	47.4	36.5	16.4	34.7	$19,262	$4,584	$14,678
Oakhaven Middle	Public	6-8	3125 Ladbrook Rd	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2380	291	14	21.2		1 (0.3%)	240 (82.5%)	41 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	4.7	585^th of 587 public middle schools	0.3%		5.6	584^th of 594 public middle schools	1.7%	1					8.0		5.1	5.4			10.3	7.4		6.9	10.3	7.4		6.6	$11,955	$2,463	$9,177
American Way Middle	Public	6-8	3805 American Way	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-1250	690	42	16.5		3 (0.4%)	425 (61.6%)	241 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)	10.7	537^th of 587 public middle schools	8.5%		7	574^th of 594 public middle schools	3.4%	37	6.5	10.3	5.0	7.3	12.4	11.9	7.6	10.7			20.5	21.6	14.7	19.0	27.5	17.5	15.8	20.5	$13,964	$3,182	$10,093

Frequently Asked Questions about Veritas College Preparatory

What district is Veritas College Preparatory in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Veritas College Preparatory?

Students at Veritas College Preparatory are 92% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Veritas College Preparatory?

In the 2022-23 school year, 144 students attended Veritas College Preparatory.

Is Veritas College Preparatory a good school?

Veritas College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 4.9% of Tennessee middle schools.

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