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#706 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 40% in state
Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School
Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3824 Austin Peay HWY, Memphis, TN 38128
- Math 17% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$43,166
Median home value
$123,900
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38128; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Greater Memphis Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Journey Coleman SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| Egypt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 501 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #49 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
Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School
Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 366 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #706 of 1,786 schools in TN.
State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School
What grades does Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School serve?
Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School?
Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School rank in TN?
Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School ranks #706 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School a Title I school?
No, Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (901) 800-1209
- Area population (ZIP 38128)
- 44,027
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 38128; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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