Serving 753 students in grades 6-12, Memphis Rise Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 753 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memphis Rise Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Memphis Rise Academy's student population of 753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
753 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
61 teachers
School Rankings
Memphis Rise Academy 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 Rise Academy is 0.37, 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
#893 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
77%
16%
Black
19%
20%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memphis Rise Academy's ranking?
Memphis Rise Academy is ranked #893 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Memphis Rise Academy often compared to?
Memphis Rise Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cordova High School, Houston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memphis Rise Academy?
The graduation rate of Memphis Rise Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Memphis Rise Academy?
753 students attend Memphis Rise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Memphis Rise Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Memphis Rise Academy offer ?
Memphis Rise Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memphis Rise Academy part of?
Memphis Rise Academy is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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