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Memphis Delta Preparatory
Elementary School · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
1237 College ST, Memphis, TN 38106
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,082 of 1,786
In Memphis
#75 of 199
public schools
In district
#77 of 202
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Academic growth
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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Memphis Delta Preparatory
Elementary School in Memphis · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Memphis Delta Preparatory
Memphis Delta Preparatory is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Memphis Delta Preparatory serves approximately 381 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Memphis Delta Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,082 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Memphis Delta Preparatory show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 6.0
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Memphis Delta Preparatory 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.
Memphis Delta Preparatory 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.
65% of students at Memphis Delta Preparatory 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
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Memphis Delta Preparatory — Students at Memphis Delta Preparatory score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 17 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: 8.6/10.
How Memphis Delta Preparatory Compares
See how Memphis Delta Preparatory performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1237 College ST, Memphis, TN 38106
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Memphis Delta Preparatory may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS (rated 5.9/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Bruce Elementary (rated 5.8/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Soulsville Charter School Memphis | 0.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Circles Of Success Learning Academy Memphis | 0.4 mi | 3.3 |
| Cummings Elementary/Middle Memphis | 0.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Hollis F. Price Middle College Memphis | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Hamilton School Memphis | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS Memphis | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Hamilton High Memphis | 1.2 mi | 2.5 |
| Bellevue Middle Memphis | 1.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Bruce Elementary Memphis | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Larose Elementary Memphis | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| A. B. Hill Elementary Memphis | 1.2 mi | 4.5 |
| B. T. Washington High Memphis | 1.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Rozelle Elementary Memphis | 1.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Central High Memphis | 1.6 mi | 4.1 |
| 1ST CLASS MONTESSORI Memphis | 1.6 mi | — |
| 1ST CLASS MONTESSORI - I Memphis | 1.6 mi | — |
| Medical District High School Memphis | 1.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Veritas College Preparatory Memphis | 1.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Memphis College Preparatory Memphis | 1.7 mi | 2.1 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Memphis | 1.7 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 38106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$29,818
Median Home Value
$66,400
Median Rent
$915/mo
Population
21,827
College Educated
12.1%
Homeownership
36.4%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
41.5%
Median Age
42.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Barksdale Elementary Clarksville, TN | 5.9 |
| Beacon College Preparatory Memphis, TN | 5.9 |
| Burchfield Elementary Oneida, TN | 5.9 |
| Carter Elementary Knoxville, TN | 5.9 |
| Cowan Elementary Cowan, TN | 5.9 |
| East Side Elementary Brownsville, TN | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Memphis Delta Preparatory
What grades does Memphis Delta Preparatory serve?
Memphis Delta Preparatory serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Memphis Delta Preparatory?
Memphis Delta Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis Delta Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Memphis Delta Preparatory is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Memphis Delta Preparatory rank in TN?
Memphis Delta Preparatory ranks #1,082 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Memphis Delta Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Memphis Delta Preparatory 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 Memphis Delta Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Memphis Delta Preparatory has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Memphis Delta Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, Memphis Delta Preparatory is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Memphis Delta Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Memphis Delta Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.4%
- Phone
- (901) 251-1010
Resources & Links
District
Memphis-Shelby County Schools- District Enrollment
- 110,057
- Schools in District
- 222
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,695
- District Rank
- #77 of 202
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