Summary:
The 38107 zip code area of Memphis, Tennessee is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools are a mix of public, public charter, and public magnet schools, and they are all part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, except for two which are part of the Achievement School District.
Among the schools in this area, Perea Elementary School, a public charter elementary school, stands out with the highest performance on state assessments, with 47% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district average of 23.7% and the Tennessee state average of 38.9%. Manassas High School also stands out, with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.2% and a low dropout rate of 6.7% compared to the other schools in the area.
However, the data also reveals significant challenges for many of the schools in the 38107 zip code. All schools in the area had high chronic absenteeism rates around 18.9% in 2023-2024, well above the state average. Additionally, the lower-performing schools, such as Vollentine Elementary, KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary, and Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School, face significant challenges, with very low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and low state rankings, indicating they are struggling to provide a high-quality education for their students.
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