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Preschool | Grades 6-9 | Memphis City School District

Memphis Business Academy is located in Memphis, TN and is one of 213 schools in Memphis City School District. It is a charter school that serves 323 students in grades 6-9.

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 Business Academy 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 Business Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Memphis Business Academy had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Tennessee average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Memphis Business Academy's students and teachers. more

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3333 Old Brownsville Rd, Memphis, TN 38134

(901) 380-8176

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Memphis Business Academy High School 0.1 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
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Georgian Hills Junior High School 1.2 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
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Hey, my name is Jessica Rodgers. This is my 2nd year at Mba, I am in the 8th grade and I'm already in Algebra. Mba is a good school filled with smart, intellegent students and I'm very proud that I am able to attend here.

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Enrollment (2011)

Total: 323

55% 45%

Student Economic Level (2008)

In 2008, Memphis Business Academy had 41% 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

100%

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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

18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Memphis Business Academy had 18 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.

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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.

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94%

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81%

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85%

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

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