Summary:
The 38016 zip code area in Memphis, Tennessee is home to 5 schools that are part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 139 districts in the state. The schools include 3 elementary schools, 1 middle/high school, and 0 alternative schools.
Among the schools, Riverwood Elementary School stands out as the top performer, ranking 499 out of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has the highest proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science across all grade levels compared to the other schools and the district/state averages. Chimneyrock Elementary School also performs well, ranking 591 out of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating, with the second-highest proficiency rates among the elementary schools.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with Cordova High School and Mt. Pisgah Middle/High School lagging behind in proficiency rates compared to the state. Additionally, all schools in the area have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.9% to 18.9%, which is significantly above the state average and likely contributing to the lower academic performance. These challenges, along with the overall low ranking of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for students in this zip code area.
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