Very Good
#635 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 36% in state
Memphis Merit Academy
Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4775 American Way, Memphis, TN 38118
- Math 14% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Memphis Merit Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2022, reaching 16% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 5 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Memphis Merit 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$42,464
Median home value
$95,700
Median rent
$1,105/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
37.8%
Poverty rate
32.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Prep SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–1 | 0.9 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Memphis Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Willow Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 607 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #45 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 Merit Academy is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Memphis Merit Academy
Memphis Merit Academy is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #635 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Memphis Merit Academy
What grades does Memphis Merit Academy serve?
Memphis Merit Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Memphis Merit Academy?
Memphis Merit Academy has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis Merit Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Memphis Merit Academy is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Memphis Merit Academy rank in TN?
Memphis Merit Academy ranks #635 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Memphis Merit Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Memphis Merit Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Merit Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Memphis Merit Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Memphis Merit Academy a charter school?
Yes, Memphis Merit Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Memphis Merit Academy a Title I school?
No, Memphis Merit Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (901) 617-3690
- Area population (ZIP 38118)
- 39,162
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 28.9
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 38118; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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