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#1049 of 1,786 schools in TN
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Elementary School · Achievement School District · Memphis, TN
An Achievement School District charter elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
320 Carpenter ST, Memphis, TN 38112
- Math 20% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs TN 41% (2025)
Academics
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Students at Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,639
Median home value
$206,900
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Herbert Brewster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Compass Community School Binghampton CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Exceptional Children Special PlacementsEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Springdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 226 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Achievement School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus is listed in Achievement School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Achievement School District, serving approximately 372 students in grades Pre-K-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,049 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
What grades does Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus serve?
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus?
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
How does Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus rank in TN?
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus ranks #1,049 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus a charter school?
Yes, Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus a Title I school?
No, Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 372
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (901) 416-3640
- Area population (ZIP 38112)
- 16,798
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 38112; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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