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Charter elementary school · Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Memphis, Tennessee

Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch

Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch rates 8.9, among the strongest elementary schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools, where the rated median is 5.8.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.9this school

8.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Memphis-Shelby County Schools median is 5.8.

#83 of 1,790 schools in Tennessee · Memphis-Shelby County Schools: 116 elementary schools rated, median 5.8

The brief

A Memphis-Shelby County Schools charter elementary school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 83 of 1,790 schools in Tennessee and 8 of 203 in Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math35%4 points below the Tennessee average of 39%218 students tested · 2025 TCAP
Reading48%7 points above the Tennessee average of 41%218 students tested · 2025 TCAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 36 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.2025 TCAP; 15 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.9
50% of the rating
Academics
7.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

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 38109; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Memphis school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$36,934
Median home value
$76,600
Median rent
$1,000/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
31.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
32
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
19
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
43
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
6,874/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Memphis. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Memphis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranchthis school
    8.9
  2. Oakhaven Elementary2.7 mi
    7.4Compare →
  3. Southern Avenue Charter School of Academic Excellence Creati1.8 mi · charter
    6.8Compare →
  4. Alcy Elementary2.2 mi
    6.3Compare →
  5. Whitehaven Elementary2.2 mi
    6.2Compare →
  6. Robert R. Church Elementary0.6 mi
    5.4Compare →
  7. Gardenview Elementary0.8 mi
    4.0Compare →
  8. Winchester Elementary0.6 mi
    3.7Compare →
  9. Believe Memphis Academy Charter School2.7 mi · charter
    2.6Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Freedom Preparatory Academy is a network of tuition-free public charter schools serving nearly 2,000 students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL 1. Founded in Memphis in 2009, the organization began with 90 sixth-grade students and now serves grades PreK through 12 1. The school's mission is to prepare students to excel in college and life through strong academics and character development 1. FPA emphasizes college-readiness, socio-emotional learning, teaching outside the classroom, and an affirming school culture 1. The network includes multiple campuses, such as FPA Westwood Elementary at Parkrose Campus and FPA Flagship Middle at Jonetta Campus 1. FPA Whitehaven Elementary is located at the Millbranch Campus in Memphis 1. Applications for the 2026-27 school year are open 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.freedomprep.org
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Questions families ask

What grades does Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch serve?

Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch?

Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch?

The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch rank in TN?

Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch ranks #83 of 1,790 schools in TN.

What is Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch's MySchoolScout rating?

Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Is Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch a charter school?

Yes, Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch a Title I school?

No, Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
515
Student-teacher ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
Phone
(901) 538-9500
Rank in district
#8 of 203
Schools in district
222
District spending per student
$13,695
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 38109)
43,764
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
38.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.