Summary:
The 38126 zip code area of Memphis, Tennessee is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle or alternative schools, all part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. While the district as a whole struggles, with a 0-star rating, two schools in the 38126 area stand out - Hollis F. Price Middle College and Ida B. Wells Academy Elementary School/Middle School.
Hollis F. Price Middle College, a high school, has the highest statewide ranking among the 38126 schools, earning a 2-star rating and boasting strong test scores, with 63% of students proficient or better in English II, compared to the district and state averages around 37% and 50%. Ida B. Wells Academy, a combined elementary and middle school, also has impressive test scores, with 28.6% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 26.8% in English Language Arts, outperforming the district and state. Both schools have very low student-teacher ratios, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.
In contrast, the other schools in the 38126 zip code, such as B.T. Washington High and Larose Elementary, struggle with test scores well below district and state averages. This underperformance, despite high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, highlights the need for targeted interventions to address the significant challenges facing students in this high-poverty area.
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