Summary:
The 38108 zip code area of Memphis, Tennessee is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. This analysis provides key insights into the performance and characteristics of these schools, highlighting both areas of strength and significant challenges.
Among the standout schools in the area is Wells Station Elementary, which ranks 437 out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools and earns 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. It boasts strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, outperforming the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district and the state of Tennessee averages. Another high-performing school is Promise Academy, a charter elementary school that ranks 752 out of 1,008 and has the highest mathematics proficiency rates among the elementary schools in the data set.
However, the data also reveals significant performance disparities between the schools in the 38108 zip code and the district and state averages. For example, at Douglass High School, only 5.1% of students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the district's 10.7% and the state's 23.2%. This suggests that students in this area may face substantial educational challenges and barriers to academic success. The data also indicates that adequate funding and resources, as seen in the higher-spending schools like Promise Academy and KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School, may be a crucial factor in improving student achievement.
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