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#1235 of 1,786 schools in TN
Soulsville Charter School
High School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1115 College ST, Memphis, TN 38106
- Math 17% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Soulsville Charter School score 15% proficient, which is below 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 10 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (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 23 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Soulsville 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$29,818
Median home value
$66,400
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
36.4%
Poverty rate
41.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis F. Price Middle CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| B. T. Washington HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,300 | Compare → |
| Hamilton HighEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 647 | 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.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #92 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
Soulsville Charter School is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Soulsville Charter School
Soulsville Charter School is a public high school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 656 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,235 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Soulsville Charter School
What grades does Soulsville Charter School serve?
Soulsville Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Soulsville Charter School?
Soulsville Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 656 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soulsville Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Soulsville Charter School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Soulsville Charter School rank in TN?
Soulsville Charter School ranks #1,235 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Soulsville Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Soulsville Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Soulsville Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Soulsville Charter School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Soulsville Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Soulsville Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Soulsville Charter School a Title I school?
No, Soulsville Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 656
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (901) 261-6366
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 38106)
- 21,827
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 38106; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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