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#37 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 13% of private schools

Margolin Hebrew Academy

School · Memphis, TN

A private school in Memphis, TN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

390 S WHITE STATION RD, Memphis, TN 38117

  • 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length10 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,780
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-1.6 / 10
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Diversity Index1%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Enrollment189
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TN

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Margolin Hebrew Academy 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$93,688

Median home value

$287,500

Median rent

$1,353/mo

College educated

60%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White99.5%
Black0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Memphis Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2PK–101.0 mi47Compare →
St Agnes Academy-st. Dominic School, Inc.Private · tuition4.2PK–121.1 mi640Compare →
St Mary's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5PK–121.4 mi1,259Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Margolin Hebrew Academy is listed in Memphis, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Margolin Hebrew Academy

Margolin Hebrew Academy is a private school in Memphis, TN, serving approximately 189 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Margolin Hebrew Academy

What grades does Margolin Hebrew Academy serve?

Margolin Hebrew Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Margolin Hebrew Academy?

Margolin Hebrew Academy has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Margolin Hebrew Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Margolin Hebrew Academy is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Margolin Hebrew Academy rank in TN?

Margolin Hebrew Academy ranks #37 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Margolin Hebrew Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Margolin Hebrew Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Margolin Hebrew Academy a private school?

Yes, Margolin Hebrew Academy is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Margolin Hebrew Academy a religious school?

Margolin Hebrew Academy has a Jewish religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
189
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
10 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
Area population (ZIP 38117)
26,327
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
38.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
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.
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 38117; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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