Summary:
The 38106 zip code of Memphis, Tennessee is home to 13 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. This area faces significant educational challenges, with the district ranked 134 out of 139 in the state and earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the 38106 area is Soulsville Charter School, a public charter high school that ranks 305 out of 374 Tennessee high schools and earns a 1-star rating. It has relatively strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Biology, compared to the district and state. Another high-performing school is Cummings Elementary/Middle, which has some of the highest proficiency rates in the area, with 38.5% of 5th graders proficient in math and 29.6% of 4th graders proficient in English Language Arts. The Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas charter elementary school also stands out, with the highest math proficiency rates in the 38106 area at 38.5% of 3rd graders proficient.
However, the schools in the 38106 zip code generally have very low proficiency rates compared to the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district and the state of Tennessee, highlighting the persistent achievement gap. For example, at Hamilton High School, only 15.8% of students were proficient in Biology I, compared to 26.7% for the district and 45.3% for the state. This disparity in performance underscores the need for targeted interventions and support to address the educational challenges faced by this predominantly African American and low-income community.
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