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Lester Prep
Middle School · Tennessee Public Charter School Commission · Memphis, TN
A Tennessee Public Charter School Commission charter middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
320 Carpenter ST, Memphis, TN 38112
- Math 12% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 7% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lester Prep score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 70Very 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
$52,639
Median home value
$206,900
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38112; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Children Special PlacementsEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Maxine Smith Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Treadwell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Brinkley Heights Urban AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 109 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tennessee Public Charter School Commission
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lester Prep is listed in Tennessee Public Charter School Commission; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lester Prep
Lester Prep is a public middle school in Memphis, TN, part of Tennessee Public Charter School Commission, serving approximately 219 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,659 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lester Prep
What grades does Lester Prep serve?
Lester Prep serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lester Prep?
Lester Prep has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lester Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Lester Prep is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lester Prep rank in TN?
Lester Prep ranks #1,659 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Lester Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Lester Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Lester Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lester Prep has 12% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Is Lester Prep a charter school?
Yes, Lester Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lester Prep a Title I school?
No, Lester Prep is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (901) 416-3640
- Area population (ZIP 38112)
- 16,798
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 38112; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 TCAP; directory SY 2023–24
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