Serving 94 students in grades 6-8, City University School Girls Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City University School Girls Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
City University School Girls Preparatory's student population of 94 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Campus Size
11 acres
School Motto
To Discover, To Know, To Protect
School Rankings
City University School Girls Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City University School Girls Preparatory is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1439 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
94%
20%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City University School Girls Preparatory's ranking?
City University School Girls Preparatory is ranked #1439 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend City University School Girls Preparatory?
94 students attend City University School Girls Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of City University School Girls Preparatory students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does City University School Girls Preparatory offer ?
City University School Girls Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is City University School Girls Preparatory part of?
City University School Girls Preparatory is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is City University School Girls Preparatory located?
City University School Girls Preparatory is located in the Medical District neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Medical District.
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