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:
872^nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,227

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 317

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.3%

Hispanic:

17.0%

White:

7.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova ranks worse than 85.7% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 63^rd among 121 ranked elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.9. (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 (71.3%), Hispanic (17%), White (7.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova is 14.7, which is the 36^th best among 121 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova is $16,227, which is the 31^st highest among 121 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova 872^nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

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Hispanic 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 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
2021	15.74	839^th	983	14.6%
2022	22.02	792^nd	1000	20.8%
2023	18.87	840^th	1020	17.6%
2024	16.90	872^nd	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
2022	44.47	450^th	858	47.6%
2023	38.83	543^rd	865	37.2%
2024	31.83	628^th	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
2021	18.11	782^nd	945	17.2%
2022	26.03	725^th	975	25.6%
2023	21.85	793^rd	989	19.8%
2024	16.80	856^th	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
2021	23.03	742^nd	941	21.1%
2022	17.14	847^th	980	13.6%
2023	16.89	855^th	987	13.4%
2024	19.89	825^th	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
2021	35.28	235^th	411	42.8%
2022	45.34	219^th	483	54.7%
2023	31.45	326^th	500	34.8%
2024	32.66	332^nd	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	102^nd	387	73.6%
2024	35.35	274^th	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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	5	131	0	16	4	156
2022	10	198	0	48	9	265
2023	26	211	1	61	10	309
2024	24	226	3	54	10	317

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
2024	317	21.5	14.7	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
2024	317	21.5	14.7	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 Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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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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
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova	Public, Charter	K-5	8350 Macon RD	Cordova	38018	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 707-8146	317	22	14.7		24 (7.6%)	226 (71.3%)	54 (17.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	16.9	872^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	14.3%		18.9	840^th of 1020 public elementary schools	17.6%	32	31.7	24.1	9.8				22.6	19.0	17.3	21.6				19.3			25.4	27.8	19.6				24.4					$16,227	$3,451	$12,460
Riverwood Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1330 Stern Ln	Cordova	38016	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-2310	1,018	58	17.6		116 (11.4%)	654 (64.2%)	156 (15.3%)	25 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (6.5%)	44.2	553^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	45.7%		50	469^th of 1020 public elementary schools	54.0%	84	48.6	28.4	28.7				34.9	50.3	36.6	36.7				41.0			45.2	38.1	31.0				37.9					$13,151	$2,372	$10,094
Cordova Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	750 N Sanga Rd	Cordova	38018	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-1700	783	50	15.7		74 (9.5%)	554 (70.8%)	107 (13.7%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.1%)	23.6	802^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	21.2%		15.1	881^st of 1020 public elementary schools	13.6%	79	25.7	19.6	12.2				18.9	33.0	33.0	20.0				28.3			35.6	41.1	19.1				31.6					$13,112	$2,505	$9,821
Chimneyrock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8601 Chimneyrock Blvd	Cordova	38016	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2067	931	49	19.0		84 (9.0%)	615 (66.1%)	182 (19.5%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.4%)	45.8	534^th of 1018 public elementary schools	47.5%		39.6	616^th of 1020 public elementary schools	39.6%	82	23.3	50.4	29.5				34.5	30.8	46.8	27.9				35.1			34.2	60.5	47.3				47.5					$13,121	$2,312	$9,991
Dexter School	Public	PK, KG-8	7105 Dexter RD	Cordova	38018	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-0355	1,490	90	16.5		106 (7.1%)	1,065 (71.5%)	252 (16.9%)	14 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	50 (3.4%)	16.1	883^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	13.3%		12.3	926^th of 1020 public elementary schools	9.2%	43	23.8	20.3	17.7		18.6		14.7	23.8	23.6	18.4	12.5	21.2	8.5	17.9	14.3	14.3	25.9	26.6	15.6	20.6	24.6	16.2	21.4	30.9	46.6	27.5	34.3	$12,604	$2,496	$9,355
Macon-Hall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9800 Macon RD	Cordova	38016	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2625	1,166	62	18.9		103 (8.8%)	876 (75.1%)	101 (8.7%)	32 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (4.5%)	29.3	740^th of 1018 public elementary schools	27.3%		26.2	771^st of 1020 public elementary schools	24.4%	31	28.9	21.6	26.9				25.9	40.1	32.9	26.7				32.8			36.2	30.3	29.4				31.8					$12,920	$2,273	$9,943
Kate Bond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2727 Kate Bond RD	Bartlett	38133	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-0020	787	53	14.8		84 (10.7%)	342 (43.5%)	333 (42.3%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.4%)	32.8	700^th of 1018 public elementary schools	31.2%		27.7	755^th of 1020 public elementary schools	26.0%	55	39.6	23.4	9.1				23.1	34.7	42.3	16.8				30.8			43.6	51.4	20.8				38.0					$13,613	$2,630	$10,186
Riverdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	7391 Neshoba RD	Germantown	38138	Shelby County	Germantown	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 756-2300	1,164	82	14.2		830 (71.3%)	114 (9.8%)	88 (7.6%)	60 (5.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (6.0%)	95	51^st of 1018 public elementary schools	95.0%		94.7	55^th of 1020 public elementary schools	94.6%	4	76.7	86.6	76.2	78.4	62.4	54.4	73.3	80.3	83.3	69.8	61.2	61.6	51.2	67.5	75.7	76.3	82.9	89.1	72.0	71.9	62.7	42.7	71.3	51.1	52.4	73.0	58.6	$11,856	$915	$10,622
Farmington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2085 Cordes RD	Germantown	38139	Shelby County	Germantown	No	No	No	No	(901) 756-2320	645	48	13.4		458 (71.0%)	32 (5.0%)	37 (5.7%)	74 (11.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (6.4%)	98.4	11^th of 1018 public elementary schools	98.9%		98.5	14^th of 1020 public elementary schools	98.6%	3	83.9	88.5	91.2				88.0	79.6	77.1	80.4				79.0			80.6	84.4	77.5				80.8					$13,400	$857	$12,158
Shelby Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6053 Summer Ave	Memphis	38134	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4305	764	46	16.6		67 (8.8%)	504 (66.0%)	161 (21.1%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.0%)	16.1	880^th of 1018 public elementary schools	13.6%		13.1	915^th of 1020 public elementary schools	10.3%	35	19.3	14.8	25.0				20.0	27.0	21.3	23.4				23.9			19.0	25.0	20.3				21.3					$13,633	$2,666	$10,033

Frequently Asked Questions about Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova

How many students attend Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova?

In the 2023-24 school year, 317 students attended Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova.

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What is the racial makeup of Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova?

Students at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova are 71% African American, 17% Hispanic, 8% White, 3% Two or more races.

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

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