Summary:
The 38128 zip code area of Memphis, Tennessee is home to 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, operated by the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district and the Achievement School District. While the two high schools, Craigmont High and Raleigh-Egypt High, perform slightly better than the lower-performing elementary and middle schools, the majority of schools in this area struggle with low academic achievement and significant performance gaps compared to district and state averages.
The data reveals several standout schools in the 38128 zip code that are particularly concerning. Journey Coleman School, a public charter elementary/middle school, and Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School, another public charter, rank in the bottom 8% and 3% of Tennessee elementary schools, respectively, with test scores well below district and state averages. Additionally, Raleigh Egypt Middle School and Scenic Hills Elementary also have very low statewide rankings and underperforming test scores.
The data also highlights the significant challenges facing these schools, which serve predominantly African American student populations with high rates of economic disadvantage. While the public charter schools in the area spend more per student, their performance is generally no better, and in some cases worse, than the traditional public schools. These findings point to broader systemic inequities in the education system that disproportionately impact high-poverty, minority communities, and underscore the need for a multifaceted approach to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the 38128 zip code.
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