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Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms
Elementary School · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
995 S Lauderdale St, Memphis, TN 38126
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher
6.1:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher
6.1:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,079 of 1,786
In Memphis
#72 of 199
public schools
In district
#74 of 202
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Academic growth
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms
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About Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Ida B.
Wells Academy Es/ms serves approximately 98 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,079 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 6.0
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 98 students, Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 6.1:1 students to teachers, Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms — Students at Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 22 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.2/10.
How Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms Compares
See how Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
995 S Lauderdale St, Memphis, TN 38126
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Memphis Delta Preparatory (rated 5.9/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Bruce Elementary (rated 5.8/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Hamilton School (rated 5.7/10, 1.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Larose Elementary Memphis | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| B. T. Washington High Memphis | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Hollis F. Price Middle College Memphis | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| A. B. Hill Elementary Memphis | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Soulsville Charter School Memphis | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Memphis Delta Preparatory Memphis | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Cummings Elementary/Middle Memphis | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Circles Of Success Learning Academy Memphis | 1.0 mi | 3.3 |
| Medical District High School Memphis | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Downtown Elementary Memphis | 1.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas Memphis | 1.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Memphis Scholars Raleigh-Egypt Memphis | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Bruce Elementary Memphis | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Bellevue Middle Memphis | 1.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School Memphis | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Carver College and Career Academy Memphis | 1.7 mi | — |
| Central High Memphis | 1.7 mi | 4.1 |
| CREATIVE LIFE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Memphis | 1.7 mi | — |
| Hamilton School Memphis | 1.8 mi | 5.7 |
| 1ST CLASS MONTESSORI Memphis | 1.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 38126 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$30,825
Median Home Value
$59,000
Median Rent
$794/mo
Population
5,723
College Educated
13.8%
Homeownership
15.6%
Poverty Rate
45.3%
Median Age
28.1
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| ST DOMINIC CATHOLIC SCHOOL Kingsport, TN | 6.0 |
| CHRIST LIFE ACADEMY Lawrenceburg, TN | 5.8 |
| FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Knoxville, TN | 5.8 |
| Arrow Academy of Excellence Memphis, TN | 5.7 |
Compare Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms with similar schools nearby
Side-by-side ratings, test scores, and demographics for the schools parents most often weigh against this one.
- CompareIda B. Wells Academy Es/ms vs Memphis STEM AcademyMemphis, TN Peer score 9.4/10 +3.5 vs Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms
- CompareIda B. Wells Academy Es/ms vs Balmoral/Ridgeway ElementaryMemphis, TN Peer score 8.5/10 +2.6 vs Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms
- CompareIda B. Wells Academy Es/ms vs Wells Station ElementaryMemphis, TN Peer score 9.3/10 +3.4 vs Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms
- CompareIda B. Wells Academy Es/ms vs Newberry ElementaryMemphis, TN Peer score 7.7/10 +1.8 vs Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms
- CompareIda B. Wells Academy Es/ms vs Freedom Prep Elementary - MillbranchMemphis, TN Peer score 9.1/10 +3.2 vs Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms
What grades does Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms serve?
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms?
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms rank in TN?
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms ranks #1,079 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms's MySchoolScout rating?
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms a charter school?
No, Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms a Title I school?
No, Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.5%
- Phone
- (901) 416-3210
Resources & Links
District
Memphis-Shelby County Schools- District Enrollment
- 110,057
- Schools in District
- 222
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,695
- District Rank
- #74 of 202
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