Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memphis Business Academy Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memphis Business Academy Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#1148 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
68%
15%
Black
30%
21%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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 Memphis Business Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School is ranked #1148 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Memphis Business Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Memphis Business Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memphis Business Academy High School, Kipp Memphis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Memphis Business Academy Elementary School?
307 students attend Memphis Business Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Memphis Business Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Business Academy Elementary School?
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Business Academy Elementary School offer ?
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memphis Business Academy Elementary School part of?
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Business Academy Elementary School located?
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School is located in the Berclair neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in Berclair.
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