Serving 448 students in grades 6-12, Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova 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 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova's student population of 448 students has grown by 127% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova 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 Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova is 0.54, 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
#1284 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
21%
16%
Black
64%
20%
White
7%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova's ranking?
Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova is ranked #1284 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova?
448 students attend Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova offer ?
Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova part of?
Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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