Very Good
#511 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 29% in state
City University School Girls Preparatory
Middle School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1475 East Shelby DR, Memphis, TN 38116
- Math 14% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at City University School Girls Preparatory score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where City University School Girls Preparatory sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$44,663
Median home value
$125,800
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38116; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havenview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| A. Maceo Walker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| Southaven Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 1,451 | Compare → |
| Oakhaven MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 270 | 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.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #40 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
City University School Girls Preparatory is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About City University School Girls Preparatory
City University School Girls Preparatory is a public middle school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 100 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about City University School Girls Preparatory
What grades does City University School Girls Preparatory serve?
City University School Girls Preparatory serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend City University School Girls Preparatory?
City University School Girls Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City University School Girls Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at City University School Girls Preparatory is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does City University School Girls Preparatory rank in TN?
City University School Girls Preparatory ranks #511 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is City University School Girls Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
City University School Girls Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 City University School Girls Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, City University School Girls Preparatory has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is City University School Girls Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, City University School Girls Preparatory is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is City University School Girls Preparatory a Title I school?
No, City University School Girls Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (901) 775-2219
- Area population (ZIP 38116)
- 41,393
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 38116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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