Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose

Summary:

Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose is a public charter elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 578 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a predominantly African American student population, over 90% in recent years, and is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134th out of 139 districts in Tennessee.

Despite its high per-student spending of $13,846 in 2020-2021, Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose consistently performs below state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.5% of students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 20% for the district and 39.7% for the state of Tennessee. The school's performance in English Language Arts (22% proficient or better) and Science (18.1% proficient or better) also lags behind the district and state. Notably, the school ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Tennessee, consistently in the bottom 10% statewide, and its performance is particularly concerning for African American students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as J.P. Freeman Elementary/Middle, located just 3.13 miles away, Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose significantly underperforms across all subject areas and grade levels. This persistent underperformance suggests that the school may face systemic challenges that require a comprehensive, long-term approach to address the underlying issues and provide equitable educational opportunities for all its students.

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Public, Charter PK, KG-5

778 Parkrose RD
Memphis, TN 38109

(901) 538-9500

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

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

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 578

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.0%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Two or more races:

0.5%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.55. (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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose:

SchoolDigger ranks Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose 924^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose in the ranking list.)

Elementary 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 all students at Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	5.51	994^th	1000	0.6%
2023	7.53	987^th	1020	3.2%
2024	12.55	924^th	1018	9.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.28	842^nd	865	2.7%
2024	20.18	755^th	853	11.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	9.53	892^nd	945	5.6%
2022	6.28	963^rd	975	1.2%
2023	8.43	955^th	989	3.4%
2024	13.45	892^nd	990	9.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	5.36	977^th	980	0.3%
2023	8.34	951^st	987	3.6%
2024	14.25	890^th	991	10.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.69	443^rd	500	11.4%
2024	23.17	396^th	498	20.5%

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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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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	3	522	39	1	0	565
2022	3	451	39	2	4	499
2023	1	526	47	1	3	578

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 Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	565	21.0	26.8	n/a
2022	499	27.5	18.1	n/a
2023	578	29.5	19.5	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 Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	565	21.0	26.8	n/a
2022	499	27.5	18.1	n/a
2023	578	29.5	19.5	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 Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$862 (6.2%)	$12,760 (92.2%)	$13,846
2022	$2,706 (16.1%)	$13,849 (82.2%)	$16,854
2023	$3,211 (23.2%)	$10,308 (74.5%)	$13,834

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 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 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
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	778 Parkrose RD	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 538-9500	578	30	19.5		1 (0.2%)	526 (91.0%)	47 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	12.6	924^th of 1018 public elementary schools	9.2%		7.5	987^th of 1020 public elementary schools	3.2%	63	12.2	11.5	13.8				12.5	9.6	26.2	31.8				22.0	13.7	21.3	20.0				18.1					$13,834	$3,211	$10,308
Double Tree Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4560 Double Tree	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-8144	372	15	25.6		5 (1.3%)	354 (95.2%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	7.2	988^th of 1018 public elementary schools	2.9%		7.8	986^th of 1020 public elementary schools	3.3%	2	15.0		10.2				10.2	20.3	10.4	12.0				14.6	13.3	10.4	8.2				10.8					$13,715	$2,758	$9,896
Geeter School	Public	PK, KG-8	4649 Horn Lake RD	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8157	604	44	13.7		3 (0.5%)	570 (94.4%)	9 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.3%)	5.5	1004^th of 1018 public elementary schools	1.4%		4.5	1011^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.9%	7		19.6		7.9	8.8	8.8	8.4		11.6							10.9		6.2		11.0	5.4	7.0		12.5	7.1	$13,556	$2,570	$9,921
Levi Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	135 W Levi Rd	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8166	423	31	13.6		3 (0.7%)	411 (97.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	7.3	987^th of 1018 public elementary schools	3.0%		5.4	1004^th of 1020 public elementary schools	1.6%	17	9.8	7.6					6.7	15.0	10.6	14.7				13.4	16.1	19.7	13.2				16.3					$13,434	$2,629	$9,785
Ford Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3336 Ford Rd	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8150	562	28	19.9		5 (0.9%)	542 (96.4%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	4.9	1007^th of 1018 public elementary schools	1.1%		4.8	1009^th of 1020 public elementary schools	1.1%	2	8.6	5.6					5.3	11.6		7.2				7.2	17.1	5.6					8.0					$13,045	$2,911	$9,186
Westhaven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4585 Hodge Rd.	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8740	762	38	19.8		2 (0.3%)	731 (95.9%)	15 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.4%)	10.4	950^th of 1018 public elementary schools	6.7%		9.3	962^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	5.7%	12	12.5	19.4	22.9				18.4	10.7	23.3	16.5				16.8	5.9	24.8	11.2				13.9					$13,451	$2,504	$10,081
J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle	Public, Magnet	K-8	5250 Tulane Rd	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-3156	548	34	16.0		1 (0.2%)	508 (92.7%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.1%)	78	167^th of 1018 public elementary schools	83.6%		84.1	122^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	88.0%	45	66.7	57.6	57.4	48.4	71.8	59.7	60.2	50.0	58.6	41.8	64.6	58.1	40.3	52.5	54.8	64.4	34.5	68.8	75.7	56.9	60.4	56.3	54.1	43.1	51.0	$13,936	$2,487	$10,728
Holmes Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1083 E Holmes Rd	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-6469	713	38	18.7		6 (0.8%)	667 (93.5%)	19 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.5%)	9	967^th of 1018 public elementary schools	5.0%		7.8	985^th of 1020 public elementary schools	3.4%	18	17.1						5.5	20.5	17.0	9.4				15.5	20.7	18.8	9.4				16.2					$13,541	$2,846	$9,790
Whitehaven Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4783 Elvis Presley Blvd	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-7431	460	25	18.4		7 (1.5%)	423 (92.0%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.8%)	19.1	848^th of 1018 public elementary schools	16.7%		20.1	823^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	19.3%	25	22.7	31.7	40.3				31.6	15.2	23.3	11.9				16.6	25.8	13.3	23.9				21.2					$13,125	$2,626	$9,518
Robert R. Church Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4100 Millbranch Rd	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-0198	645	34	19.2		1 (0.2%)	627 (97.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	11.9	930^th of 1018 public elementary schools	8.6%		11.5	938^th of 1020 public elementary schools	8.0%	8	9.9	21.9	14.9				15.5	21.1	25.7	16.1				20.6	17.1	26.4	13.8				18.6					$13,171	$2,609	$9,667

Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose

What is the racial makeup of Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose?

Students at Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose are 91% African American, 8% Hispanic.

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Is Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose a good school?

Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Tennessee elementary schools.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 578 students attended Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose.

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