Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School's student population of 366 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1598 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
91%
21%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School's ranking?
Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School is ranked #1598 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School?
366 students attend Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School?
Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School offer ?
Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School part of?
Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School located?
Granville T. Woods Academy Of Innovation Charter School is located in the Raleigh neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Raleigh.
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