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Preschool | Grades 6-12 | Memphis City School District

Memphis Academy of Science & Engineering is located in Memphis, TN and is one of 213 schools in Memphis City School District. It is a charter school that serves 720 students in grades 6-12.

Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.

Memphis Academy of Science & Engineering made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Tennessee in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Memphis Academy of Science & Engineering's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Memphis Academy of Science & Engineering had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Tennessee average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Memphis Academy of Science & Engineering's students and teachers. more

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20 South Dudley St, Memphis, TN 38103

(901) 448-6273

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this school isn't like it use to be,it has down graded alot they are very unorganized.The staff acts as if students are i military, so no i do not recommend that you send your child there

Submitted by a Parent on Oct 6, 2011

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This school is awesome. The teachers really care about the students and the school is small so the students can build long lasting relationships.

Submitted by a Former Student on May 17, 2011

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Enrollment (2011)

Total: 720

46% 54%

Student Economic Level (2008)

In 2008, Memphis Academy of Science & Engineering had 54% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Tennessee had 55% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

97%

Hispanic

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Memphis City School District District Spending

$9,401Per Pupil

The Memphis City School District spends $9,401 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Memphis City School District District

13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Memphis Academy of Science & Engineering had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Tennessee average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the TCAP.EOC

What is it?

The Tennessee Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) Exams are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

High School students are assessed upon the completion of courses in language arts, math, science and social studies.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score of below proficient, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the Algebra I, English II and Biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, to receive a high s

About the TCAP

What is it?

The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

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92%

Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test Results (2007)

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100%

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90%

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95%

TCAP Gateway/End-of-Course Results (2008)

Writing

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95%

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80%

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83%

TCAP Gateway/End-of-Course Results (2008)

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Math

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85%

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83%

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91%

Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test Results (2008)

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Reading/Language Arts

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95%

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87%

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93%

Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test Results (2008)

Science

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81%

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58%

state

81%

Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test Results (2008)

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86%

district

81%

state

85%

Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test Results (2009)

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How is it Scored?

About the TCAP

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

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Biology 1

English 1

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Physical Science

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Math

Reading/Language Arts

Algebra 1

Biology

English 1

English 2

Physical Science

U.S. History

Writing

Math

Reading/Language Arts

Science

Social Studies

Writing

Algebra 1

Biology

English 1

English 2

U.S. History

Writing

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