Summary:
The 38116 zip code area of Memphis, Tennessee is home to 15 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools, all part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. While the district is ranked 135 out of 139 in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating, a few schools in the area stand out with stronger academic performance.
Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch, a public charter school, significantly outperforms the district and state averages in mathematics, English language arts, and science. Meanwhile, Whitehaven High and Hillcrest High School have four-year graduation rates of 89.2%, higher than the district average, and dropout rates of 6.7%, lower than the district average. The City University School Of Liberal Arts also performs well, with similar graduation and dropout rates to the other high schools.
However, the majority of schools in the 38116 zip code area struggle, with most ranked in the bottom half of their respective grade levels statewide. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with rates nearly double the state average across all schools. While spending per student varies widely, there does not appear to be a clear correlation between funding and academic outcomes. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism and identifying the factors contributing to the disparities in performance between school types could be important steps in improving educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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