Memphis Business Academy Elementary School

Summary:

Memphis Business Academy Elementary School is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in Memphis, Tennessee, which is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district.

The school has consistently outperformed the district and state in academic proficiency, with particularly strong performance in Science and for its English Language Learner students. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 34.9% in English Language Arts, 27.8% in Mathematics, and 41.3% in Science, compared to the district's 22.4%, 20%, and 25.6%, respectively, and the state's 37.6%, 39.7%, and 44%. The school's performance is especially noteworthy given that 100% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared to nearby schools like Treadwell Elementary and Kingsbury Elementary, Memphis Business Academy Elementary School stands out as a relatively high-performing school.

While the school's overall academic performance is strong, its student growth metrics are less impressive, ranking in the bottom half of Tennessee elementary schools for both male and female students. However, the school's African American and Hispanic student subgroups have performed better, ranking in the top 40% and top 50% of Tennessee elementary schools, respectively, in the past three years. The school's shifting racial demographics, with a growing Hispanic student population, may present both challenges and opportunities in terms of meeting the diverse needs of the student body. Overall, Memphis Business Academy Elementary School is a relatively high-performing school within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, with a strong focus on academic proficiency and effective use of resources.


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Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 1082 Berclair
       Memphis, TN  38127


(901) 591-7267

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
639th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,554 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  307

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.8%
African American:
30.0%
White:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.7% Help


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Compare Details Memphis Business Academy Elementary School ranks worse than 62.8% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 26th among 121 ranked elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.62. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.8%), African American (30%), White (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memphis Business Academy Elementary School is 14.3, which is the 31st best among 121 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memphis Business Academy Elementary School is $23,554, which is the 3rd highest among 121 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memphis Business Academy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis Business Academy Elementary School 639th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Memphis Business Academy Elementary School 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 Business Academy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Memphis Business Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.64 857th 997 14.0%
2019 27.37 742nd 985 24.7%
2021 9.27 925th 983 5.9%
2022 27.05 738th 1000 26.2%
2023 33.52 684th 1020 32.9%
2024 37.62 639th 1018 37.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Memphis Business Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.51 39th 95 58.9%
2022 51.95 51st 165 69.1%
2023 50.73 54th 164 67.1%
2024 73.50 19th 178 89.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memphis Business Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.12 662nd 877 24.5%
2019 37.38 547th 821 33.4%
2021 16.25 760th 823 7.7%
2022 38.12 538th 858 37.3%
2023 52.60 364th 865 57.9%
2024 40.56 507th 853 40.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Memphis Business Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.24 692nd 926 25.3%
2021 16.69 798th 945 15.6%
2022 30.71 681st 975 30.2%
2023 43.32 542nd 989 45.2%
2024 45.78 526th 990 46.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Memphis Business Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.89 693rd 916 24.3%
2021 8.92 902nd 941 4.1%
2022 23.59 766th 980 21.8%
2023 25.89 749th 987 24.1%
2024 30.86 704th 991 29.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Memphis Business Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.39 260th 450 42.2%
2019 48.81 168th 404 58.4%
2021 29.04 277th 411 32.6%
2022 52.92 178th 483 63.1%
2023 53.37 198th 500 60.4%
2024 51.07 208th 498 58.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Memphis Business Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.88 233rd 319 27.0%
2019 32.31 173rd 250 30.8%
2021 21.90 285th 324 12.0%
2022 37.88 223rd 363 38.6%
2023 45.42 194th 387 49.9%
2024 51.72 184th 415 55.7%
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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.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Memphis Business Academy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 2 151 0 26 0 0 0 0 179
2015 2 221 0 40 0 0 2 0 265
2016 6 259 0 68 0 1 0 0 334
2017 8 261 0 68 0 1 0 0 338
2018 7 278 0 120 1 1 2 0 409
2019 20 197 0 123 0 0 1 0 341
2020 12 200 0 160 0 0 0 0 372
2021 8 141 0 123 0 0 1 0 273
2022 5 118 0 149 0 0 2 0 274
2023 5 97 0 168 0 0 1 0 271
2024 6 92 0 208 0 0 1 0 307

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 Business Academy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 179 12.0 14.9 84.4
2015 265 17.0 15.5 81.5
2016 334 18.0 18.5 87.7
2017 338 24.0 14.0 n/a
2018 409 24.0 17.0 n/a
2019 341 20.5 16.6 n/a
2020 372 19.0 19.5 n/a
2021 273 19.0 14.3 n/a
2022 274 20.0 13.7 n/a
2023 271 22.8 11.8 n/a
2024 307 21.3 14.3 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 Memphis Business Academy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 179 12.0 14.9 84.4
2015 265 17.0 15.5 81.5
2016 334 18.0 18.5 87.7
2017 338 24.0 14.0 n/a
2018 409 24.0 17.0 n/a
2019 341 20.5 16.6 n/a
2020 372 19.0 19.5 n/a
2021 273 19.0 14.3 n/a
2022 274 20.0 13.7 n/a
2023 271 22.8 11.8 n/a
2024 307 21.3 14.3 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Memphis Business Academy Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $878 (7.1%) $11,320 (91.6%) $12,358
2020 $936 (8.3%) $10,175 (90.3%) $11,267
2021 $1,900 (10.4%) $16,126 (88.4%) $18,251
2022 $2,636 (13.5%) $16,612 (85.0%) $19,547
2023 $6,154 (26.1%) $17,084 (72.5%) $23,554

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Memphis Business Academy Elementary 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 742nd of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 684th of 1020 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memphis Business Academy Elementary School)42.422.7
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)33.323.1
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Business Academy Elementary School)15.213.6
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)22.824
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memphis Business Academy Elementary School)29.929.7
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)34.723
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Business Academy Elementary School)29.924.3
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)24.227.2
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Memphis Business Academy Elementary School)27.738.6
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)32.617.3
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Business Academy Elementary School)16.940.9
 24%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)23.119.5
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Memphis Business Academy Elementary School)31.530.4
 1.1%
   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 Business Academy Elementary School)21.826.4
 4.6%
   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%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students341271
 20.5%
African American19797
 50.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic123168
 36.6%
Pacific Islander00
White205
 75%
Two or More Races11


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Students at Memphis Business Academy Elementary School are 68% Hispanic, 30% African American, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended Memphis Business Academy Elementary School.

Memphis Business Academy Elementary School ranks 639th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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