Summary:
The 38114 zip code area of Memphis, Tennessee is home to 9 schools, including 7 elementary schools and 2 high schools, all part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district except for Journey Hanley School, which is part of the Achievement School District. The schools in this predominantly African American, economically disadvantaged community face significant academic challenges, with most students performing well below state and district averages on standardized tests.
Among the elementary schools, Rozelle Elementary and Cherokee Elementary stand out as relatively higher-performing, with Rozelle having the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science, and Cherokee leading in Mathematics. At the high school level, however, both Melrose High and Northwest Prep Academy are among the lowest-performing schools in the state, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English II as low as 6.7% and 15.8%, respectively.
The data suggests that the 38114 zip code area faces significant educational challenges, with high-poverty levels and stark achievement gaps between these schools and state/district averages. While some elementary schools show promise, the secondary schools in the area are struggling to serve their predominantly African American, economically disadvantaged student populations. Identifying and replicating the practices of the higher-performing elementary schools could provide insights for improving outcomes across the district.
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