Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

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Memphis School of Excellence Cordova ranks 251 st of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Memphis School of Excellence Cordova is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Cordova, Tennessee, with a student population of 295 and is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a diverse student population, with 62.37% African American, 21.36% Hispanic, and 9.15% White students, which is notably different from the nearby traditional public high schools, such as Cordova High School and Houston High School, which have higher percentages of White and lower percentages of Hispanic students. However, Memphis School of Excellence Cordova has struggled academically, with proficiency rates in mathematics (19.9%) and English language arts (19.5%) significantly lower than the state averages of 39.7% and 37.6%, respectively. The school's performance also lags behind in other subject areas, such as Biology I (37.7% proficient) and US History (20% proficient), compared to state and district averages.

The school's academic challenges are particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds ranking in the bottom tiers of Tennessee high schools. In contrast, the nearby Memphis Rise Academy, another public charter high school in the area, outperformed Memphis School of Excellence Cordova in both mathematics and English language arts proficiency, suggesting that the charter school model can be successful in the region, but the performance may vary significantly between individual charter schools. Overall, the data indicates that Memphis School of Excellence Cordova faces significant academic challenges and the need for substantial improvements to better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

8360 Macon RD
Cordova, TN 38018

(901) 421-6825

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
251^st of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,339

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 362

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.9%

Hispanic:

22.1%

White:

9.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Memphis School of Excellence Cordova ranks worse than 73.6% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Memphis School of Excellence Cordova ranks worse than 64% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 9^th among 41 ranked high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.42. (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 (61.9%), Hispanic (22.1%), White (9.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova is 16.8. 30 high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova is $16,339, which is the 12^th highest among 41 high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memphis School of Excellence Cordova:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis School of Excellence Cordova 432^nd of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Memphis School of Excellence Cordova in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Memphis School of Excellence Cordova 251^st of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Memphis School of Excellence Cordova in the ranking list.)

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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 middle school students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.87	402^nd	594	32.3%
2024	27.38	432^nd	587	26.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.13	341^st	514	33.7%
2024	32.85	350^th	510	31.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.13	348^th	560	37.9%
2024	25.46	427^th	554	22.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.13	396^th	557	28.9%
2024	28.88	405^th	560	27.7%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.47	158^th	316	50.0%
2024	41.71	153^rd	318	51.9%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.05	132^nd	285	53.7%
2024	40.64	160^th	285	43.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.42	463^rd	504	8.1%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

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Rank History for all high school students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.81	335^th	384	12.8%
2024	35.42	251^st	392	36.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.42	291^st	330	11.8%
2024	18.45	301^st	337	10.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.05	321^st	366	12.3%
2024	38.82	226^th	365	38.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.82	314^th	359	12.5%
2024	34.32	238^th	366	35.0%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.01	190^th	239	20.5%
2024	56.17	77^th	240	67.9%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.00	198^th	209	5.3%

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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 Cordova

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	7	125	1	55	9	197
2023	27	184	3	63	18	295
2024	33	224	8	80	17	362

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 Cordova

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	197	13.6	14.4	n/a
2023	295	18.5	15.9	n/a
2024	362	21.5	16.8	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 Cordova

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	197	13.6	14.4	n/a
2023	295	18.5	15.9	n/a
2024	362	21.5	16.8	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 Cordova

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$2,570 (36.9%)	$4,099 (58.8%)	$6,968
2023	$3,450 (21.1%)	$12,573 (77.0%)	$16,339

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 Algebra II (2024)					TNReady Biology I (2024)					TNReady US History (2024)				TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)			TNReady Geometry (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 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I 12th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 9th Grade	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry 12th Grade	TNReady Geometry 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
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova	Public, Charter	6-12	8360 Macon RD	Cordova	38018	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(901) 421-6825	362	22	16.8		33 (9.1%)	224 (61.9%)	80 (22.1%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	35.4	251^st of 392 public high schools	36.0%		14.8	335^th of 384 public high schools	12.8%	84	23.5	16.3	20.0	19.9	21.0	18.8	18.6	19.5		22.2		21.7			6.3		5.9	41.3				37.7	20.0			20.0	30.4	30.4		40.5	40.5		25.0			26.8	25.9	43.8	37.1	35.5	28.4	28.8	28.6	28.6	$16,339	$3,450	$12,573
Cordova High School	Public	9-12	1800 Berryhill RD	Cordova	38016	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4312	2,194	121	18.1		147 (6.7%)	1,301 (59.3%)	598 (27.3%)	25 (1.1%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	119 (5.4%)	20	325^th of 392 public high schools	17.1%		23.9	311^th of 384 public high schools	19.0%	14													17.8	5.9	5.1	9.1	6.9	23.1	16.3		23.1	22.0	6.0	16.0		13.1	20.9	19.9	9.5	41.6	40.1		22.3	17.4	9.5	17.9									$12,744	$2,554	$9,657
Houston High School	Public	9-12	9755 Wolf River BLVD	Germantown	38139	Shelby County	Germantown	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 756-2370	1,932	111	17.4		1,292 (66.9%)	287 (14.9%)	121 (6.3%)	157 (8.1%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	68 (3.5%)	85.1	28^th of 392 public high schools	92.9%		73.9	47^th of 384 public high schools	87.8%	19										35.6	9.1	34.7		85.6	40.6		52.1	93.4	62.4	36.4		72.1		48.6		48.9	61.4	61.4		73.9	73.8	94.3	38.5			55.2									$10,459	$770	$9,435
Germantown High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7653 Old Poplar Pike	Germantown	38119	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-0971	1,765	97	18.2		62 (3.5%)	1,394 (79.0%)	171 (9.7%)	36 (2.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (5.6%)	34.2	256^th of 392 public high schools	34.7%		27.8	288^th of 384 public high schools	25.0%	32										11.1		10.8		57.7	7.5		32.0	76.9	26.6	27.8		36.3		20.8		18.2	29.8	29.5		44.9	44.4	54.3	17.4	20.2		19.9									$12,528	$2,307	$9,769
Bartlett High School	Public	9-12	5688 Woodlawn AVE	Bartlett	38134	Shelby County	Bartlett	No	No	No	No	(901) 373-2620	2,863	156	18.3		1,443 (50.4%)	890 (31.1%)	271 (9.5%)	100 (3.5%)	7 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	149 (5.2%)	72.4	65^th of 392 public high schools	83.4%		70.4	57^th of 384 public high schools	85.2%	8										22.1		21.6		77.1	36.9		43.8	76.6	55.4	30.8		59.9	69.7	51.5		54.3	47.6	47.6	18.5	68.5	66.1	71.2	30.9	13.3		38.3									$10,477	$852	$9,199
Ridgeway High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2009 Ridgeway	Memphis	38119	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-8820	805	43	18.6		9 (1.1%)	681 (84.6%)	80 (9.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.7%)	16.3	337^th of 392 public high schools	14.0%		18.8	323^rd of 384 public high schools	15.9%	14														25.9	8.6	7.1	14.5	40.8	17.6			22.8					14.3	14.1		31.6	30.7		12.5	16.7		12.7									$13,292	$2,744	$9,832
Memphis Rise Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	5221 Raleigh Lagrange RD	Memphis	38134	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 379-5750	755	61	12.3		21 (2.8%)	151 (20.0%)	564 (74.7%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.7%)	35.4	250^th of 392 public high schools	36.2%		27	291^st of 384 public high schools	24.2%	41	44.5	54.1	42.6	48.0	23.6	15.3	17.4	18.8	69.6	10.7		38.8		40.8	9.4		23.4	39.6				38.3		36.5		36.0	32.1	31.8		40.0	40.0	75.5	34.5			53.6	47.3	46.8		47.1	59.1	38.7	35.5	44.4	$19,575	$4,627	$14,633
White Station High	Public, Magnet	9-12	514 S Perkins Rd	Memphis	38117	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-8880	1,935	108	17.8		416 (21.5%)	880 (45.5%)	356 (18.4%)	160 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	122 (6.3%)	70.8	68^th of 392 public high schools	82.7%		74.7	45^th of 384 public high schools	88.3%	23										22.5		22.6		79.0	34.4	9.1	43.6	83.0	44.8			56.6		86.4		84.6	43.8	42.9		70.9	70.7	87.8	34.8	25.0		43.9									$12,463	$2,365	$9,626
Craigmont High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3333 Covington Pike	Memphis	38128	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4312	867	53	16.3		12 (1.4%)	725 (83.6%)	79 (9.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.5%)	18.1	333^rd of 392 public high schools	15.1%		15	334^th of 384 public high schools	13.0%	1													38.5	5.1	7.5	6.5	8.4	8.3	19.6			18.8		8.7	40.0	17.1	9.3	9.0	10.0	37.7	36.3	30.0	12.9	15.7	8.6	14.0									$13,274	$2,668	$9,970
Kingsbury Career Technology Center	Public	9-12	1328 N Graham St	Memphis	38122	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 416-6060	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Memphis School of Excellence Cordova

Is Memphis School of Excellence Cordova a good school?

Memphis School of Excellence Cordova ranks 251^st of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova are 62% African American, 22% Hispanic, 9% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Memphis School of Excellence Cordova?

In the 2023-24 school year, 362 students attended Memphis School of Excellence Cordova.

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