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#1084 of 1,786 schools in TN
Based on limited data
Beacon College Preparatory
Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5130 Raleigh Lagrange RD, Memphis, TN 38134
- Math 16% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beacon College Preparatory score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,172
Median home value
$184,400
Median rent
$1,147/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-bartlett Meadows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Pleasant View SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.2private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Greater Memphis Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Wells Station ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 633 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #79 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beacon College Preparatory is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beacon College Preparatory
Beacon College Preparatory is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 263 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,084 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beacon College Preparatory
What grades does Beacon College Preparatory serve?
Beacon College Preparatory serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Beacon College Preparatory?
Beacon College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon College Preparatory is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beacon College Preparatory rank in TN?
Beacon College Preparatory ranks #1,084 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Beacon College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beacon College Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beacon College Preparatory has 16% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Is Beacon College Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, Beacon College Preparatory is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Beacon College Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Beacon College Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.9%
- Phone
- (901) 853-0965
- Area population (ZIP 38134)
- 42,500
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38134; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 TCAP; directory SY 2023–24
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