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#49 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 3% in state

Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch

Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN

A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

964 Fields RD, Memphis, TN 38109

  • Math 35% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+3.11 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.9% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.2% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+15.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$13,695
Chronic Absenteeism28.2%

Students at Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 36 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
48%

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

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 15 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat 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

$36,934

Median home value

$76,600

Median rent

$1,000/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

54.4%

Poverty rate

31.6%

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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Robert R. Church ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–50.6 mi549Compare →
Winchester ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–50.6 mi413Compare →
Gardenview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–50.8 mi259Compare →
Compass Community School Hickory Hill CampusCharter · enrollment unverified9.4K–8Not available254Compare →

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.

Memphis-shelby County Schools

Schools in district
222
Rank in district
#5 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

Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch

Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 515 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

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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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch

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 #49 of 1,786 schools in TN.

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

Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
515
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.2%
Area population (ZIP 38109)
43,764
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
38.5
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 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

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