Very Good
#410 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 23% in state
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School
Middle School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
168 Jefferson AVE, Memphis, TN 38103
- Math 38% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 84Very 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
$75,763
Median home value
$380,900
Median rent
$1,575/mo
College educated
60.9%
Homeownership
30.8%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38103; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humes Preparatory Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Kipp Memphis Collegiate MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Bellevue MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Creative Life Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 2.6 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #33 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School is a public middle school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 349 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School
What grades does Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School serve?
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School?
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School rank in TN?
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School ranks #410 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School a Title I school?
No, Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (901) 474-0955
- Area population (ZIP 38103)
- 14,025
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 38103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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