Excellent
#233 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 13% in state
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova
Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Cordova, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
8360 Macon RD, Cordova, TN 38018
- Math 31% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 18 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 9 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- County Safety: Average358/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,627
Median home value
$255,300
Median rent
$1,594/mo
College educated
46.2%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38018; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadance Academy PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Lamplighter Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Riverwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 1,018 | Compare → |
| Cordova ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 783 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #19 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 School of Excellence Elementary Cordova is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova is a public elementary school in Cordova, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova
What grades does Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova serve?
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova?
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova?
The student-teacher ratio at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova rank in TN?
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova ranks #233 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova's MySchoolScout rating?
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 School of Excellence Elementary Cordova?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova a charter school?
Yes, Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova a Title I school?
No, Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (901) 707-8146
- Area population (ZIP 38018)
- 38,357
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 38018; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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