Summary:
The 38107 zip code area of Memphis, Tennessee is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, which are a mix of public district and public charter schools. While the overall academic performance of these schools is below state averages, a few standout institutions, such as Perea Elementary School and KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle, demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates in certain subject areas and grade levels compared to the district and state.
The charter schools in the area, Perea Elementary and KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle, generally outperform the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district schools, suggesting the charter school model may be more effective in this area. However, the majority of the schools in the 38107 zip code have proficiency rates well below the state averages, indicating significant room for improvement in student outcomes.
Interestingly, the data does not show a clear correlation between per-student spending and academic performance, as the school with the highest spending per student, Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie, has some of the lowest proficiency rates. Additionally, the schools serve predominantly African American student populations, but the data does not indicate any clear relationship between racial makeup and academic performance.
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