Leadership Preparatory 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)7%
11%
Black
(19-20)85%
22%
White
(19-20)4%
62%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Charter School?
266 students attend Leadership Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Leadership Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Leadership Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Leadership Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Leadership Preparatory Charter School part of?
Leadership Preparatory Charter School is part of Shelby County School District.
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