Memphis School Of Excellence
Memphis, TN 38141
Phone: (901) 367-7814
District: Shelby County Schools
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades 6-12 • 394 students
Memphis's Memphis School Of Excellence is a charter school that serves grades 6-12. It has received a GreatSchools rating of 5 out of 10 based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Memphis School Of Excellence is a charter school in the Shelby County Schools district located in Memphis, TN. The principal of Memphis School Of Excellence is Ali Gumus. As of 2014, the students are 81.5% Black, non-Hispanic; 15.2% Hispanic; 1.8% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1% Multiracial; and 0.5% White, non-Hispanic. 89.6% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black, non-Hispanic | 81.5% | 66.9% | 22.9% |
| Hispanic | 15.2% | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Multiracial | 1% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 0.5% | 20.2% | 65.6% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 89.6% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 5.1% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbor Town | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 13.5 mi | |
| 2 | Oak Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 13.9 mi | |
| 3 | Daybreak | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 14.2 mi | |
| 4 | Country Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bartlett | TN | 14.4 mi | |
| 5 | Rivercrest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 16.5 mi | |
| 6 | Oakwood Subdivision | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lakeland | TN | 17.4 mi | |
| 7 | Templeton Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Atoka | TN | 27.3 mi | |
| 8 | Blaydes Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Atoka | TN | 27.4 mi | |
| 9 | Glenview Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Munford | TN | 30.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midtown Memphis | Memphis | TN | 10 mi | |
| 2 | Cordova | Memphis | TN | 10.5 mi | |
| 3 | Bartlett | Bartlett | TN | 12.3 mi | |
| 4 | Desoto County | Hernando | MS | 15.4 mi | |
| 5 | Lakeland | Lakeland | TN | 16.2 mi | |
| 6 | Arlington | Arlington | TN | 21.1 mi | |
| 7 | Millington | Millington | TN | 21.7 mi | |
| 8 | Atoka | Atoka | TN | 29.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Memphis | 5.8 mi. |
| NSA Mid South | 21.6 mi. |