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Journey Coleman School

Elementary School · Achievement School District

3210 Raleigh-Millington RD, Memphis, TN 38128

Charter

Enrollment

630

Student-Teacher

16.6:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#1,273 of 1,786

In Memphis

#89 of 199

public schools

In district

#2 of 13

Achievement School District

Academic growth

8.3 / 10

Excellent

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Journey Coleman School

5.4/10

Elementary School in Memphis · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Journey Coleman School

Journey Coleman School is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Achievement School District. Journey Coleman School serves approximately 630 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Journey Coleman School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,273 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Journey Coleman School show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.4 · Average
  • District avg 5.3
  • TN avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Journey Coleman School 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.

Journey Coleman School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

52% of students at Journey Coleman School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.48 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendStable
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.7% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-29.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.1 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,612
Chronic Absenteeism51.7%

Journey Coleman School — Students at Journey Coleman School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 11.0% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 9.9% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 19 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2014
Math
27%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
11%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
7%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
7%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
6%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
6%
2022
Math
8.5%
ELA
11.2%
2025
Math
9.7%
ELA
16.7%

* 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: 8.3/10.

How Journey Coleman School Compares

See how Journey Coleman School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.4/10
29th percentile in TN
Academic
2.5/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
8.3/10
Excellent
Environment
2.7/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
38 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
51.7%

Location

3210 Raleigh-Millington RD, Memphis, TN 38128

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Journey Coleman School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wells Station Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Jackson Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Brownsville Road Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi
School Distance Rating
BREATH OF LIFE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Memphis 0.9 mi 4.2
Scenic Hills Elementary Memphis 1.5 mi 5.3
Egypt Elementary Memphis 1.8 mi 6.0
Craigmont High Memphis 1.6 mi 3.7
Raleigh-Egypt High Memphis 1.9 mi 4.3
Raleigh Egypt Middle School Memphis 1.9 mi 5.7
Craigmont Middle Memphis 1.7 mi 6.3
Jackson Elementary Memphis 2.0 mi 7.3
Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School Memphis 1.8 mi 6.9
Star Academy Memphis 2.0 mi 5.4
Raleigh-Bartlett Meadows Elementary Memphis 2.3 mi 3.8
GREATER MEMPHIS ADVENTIST ACADEMY Memphis 2.2 mi
Beacon College Preparatory Memphis 2.4 mi 5.9
Wells Station Elementary Memphis 2.7 mi 9.3
Brownsville Road Elementary Memphis 2.3 mi 7.0
Keystone Elementary Memphis 2.6 mi 3.8
Memphis Rise Academy Memphis 2.6 mi 8.0
Kingsbury Elementary Memphis 3.1 mi 5.4
Lucie E. Campbell Elementary Memphis 2.6 mi 4.8
Douglass Elementary/Middle Memphis 3.0 mi 1.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 38128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,166

Median Home Value

$123,900

Median Rent

$1,150/mo

Population

44,027

College Educated

14.7%

Homeownership

42%

Avg Commute

23.9 min

Poverty Rate

22.6%

Median Age

30.9

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Green Magnet Math And Science Academy Knoxville, TN 5.4
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New Prospect Elementary Lawrenceburg, TN 5.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Journey Coleman School

What grades does Journey Coleman School serve?

Journey Coleman School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Journey Coleman School?

Journey Coleman School has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Journey Coleman School?

The student-teacher ratio at Journey Coleman 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 Journey Coleman School rank in TN?

Journey Coleman School ranks #1,273 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Journey Coleman School's MySchoolScout rating?

Journey Coleman School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Journey Coleman School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Journey Coleman School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Journey Coleman School a charter school?

Yes, Journey Coleman School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Journey Coleman School a Title I school?

No, Journey Coleman School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
50 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
30 Some Transit
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
630
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.7%

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