Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova

Summary:

Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova is a public charter elementary school serving 309 students in grades K-5 in Cordova, Tennessee, which is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district.

The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American (68.28%) and Hispanic (19.74%) students compared to nearby schools, which range from 42.21% to 73.44% African American. Academically, the school consistently underperforms, with only 22.6% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 20% for the district and 39.7% for the state. The school's statewide ranking has declined from 792 out of 1,000 Tennessee elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 866 out of 1,008 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has increased significantly from 13.5 in 2020-2021 to 19.3 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the surrounding schools.

When comparing Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova to nearby schools, it has similar racial demographics and academic performance to Macon-Hall Elementary and Shelby Oaks Elementary, suggesting that the challenges faced by the school may be systemic within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. However, Riverdale Elementary School and Farmington Elementary School, which are in the neighboring Germantown district, have significantly higher academic performance and statewide rankings, highlighting the disparities in educational outcomes between districts.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 8350 Macon RD
       Cordova, TN  38018


(901) 707-8146

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
872nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  309

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.3%
Hispanic:
19.7%
White:
8.4%
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Compare Details Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova ranks worse than 85.7% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.9. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova 872nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova 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 School of Excellence Elementary Cordova

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Rank History for all students at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.74 839th 983 14.6%
2022 22.02 792nd 1000 20.8%
2023 18.87 840th 1020 17.6%
2024 16.90 872nd 1018 14.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.47 450th 858 47.6%
2023 38.83 543rd 865 37.2%
2024 31.83 628th 853 26.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.11 782nd 945 17.2%
2022 26.03 725th 975 25.6%
2023 21.85 793rd 989 19.8%
2024 16.80 856th 990 13.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.03 742nd 941 21.1%
2022 17.14 847th 980 13.6%
2023 16.89 855th 987 13.4%
2024 19.89 825th 991 16.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.28 235th 411 42.8%
2022 45.34 219th 483 54.7%
2023 31.45 326th 500 34.8%
2024 32.66 332nd 498 33.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.69 102nd 387 73.6%
2024 35.35 274th 415 34.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 5 131 0 16 0 0 4 0 156
2022 10 198 0 48 0 0 9 0 265
2023 26 211 1 61 0 0 10 0 309

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 Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 156 11.5 13.5 n/a
2022 265 16.3 16.2 n/a
2023 309 16.0 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 Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 156 11.5 13.5 n/a
2022 265 16.3 16.2 n/a
2023 309 16.0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $1,224 (8.6%) $12,844 (89.9%) $14,293
2022 $2,496 (10.8%) $20,336 (87.9%) $23,131
2023 $3,451 (21.3%) $12,460 (76.8%) $16,227

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education


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Students at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova are 68% African American, 20% Hispanic, 8% White, 3% Two or more races.

Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova ranks in the bottom 14.3% of Tennessee elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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