Summary:
The 38126 zip code area of Memphis, Tennessee is home to 4 schools - 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle or alternative schools - all part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 135 out of 139 in the state with a 0-star rating, one school in this area stands out as a bright spot - Hollis F. Price Middle College, a high school that ranks 246 out of 389 Tennessee high schools and earns a 2-star rating.
Another notable school is Ida B. Wells Academy Elementary School/Middle School, which outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 27.6% of Ida B. Wells students were proficient or better in Math, 25% in ELA, and 28.9% in Science - significantly higher than the surrounding area. This success may be attributed to factors like smaller class sizes and higher spending per student at $32,098, compared to the $15,018 per student at Larose Elementary.
However, the other schools in the 38126 zip code generally struggle, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates around 18.9%, and graduation rates around 89.2% - though the high schools also have high dropout rates of 6.7%. This suggests students in this community face significant educational challenges that require targeted interventions and support to improve outcomes.
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