Serving 76 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arrow Academy Of Excellence 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arrow Academy Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Arrow Academy Of Excellence's student population of 76 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
6 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Arrow Academy Of Excellence 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 Arrow Academy Of Excellence is 0.23, 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
#1393 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
87%
20%
White
3%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arrow Academy Of Excellence's ranking?
Arrow Academy Of Excellence is ranked #1393 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Arrow Academy Of Excellence often compared to?
Arrow Academy Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Campus School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Arrow Academy Of Excellence?
76 students attend Arrow Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Arrow Academy Of Excellence students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Arrow Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Arrow Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arrow Academy Of Excellence part of?
Arrow Academy Of Excellence is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Arrow Academy Of Excellence located?
Arrow Academy Of Excellence is located in the Messick Buntyn neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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