Skip to Main Content
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
Charter School0
Shelby County Schools

Memphis School of Excellence

  • Public, Charter
  • K-12
  • Memphis, TN
  • 46 reviews
    Memphis School of Excellence is a public, charter school located in Memphis, TN. It has 494 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 20% of students are at least proficient in math and 25% in reading.
    Address
    4450 S Mendenhall
    Memphis, TN 38141
    Telephone
    (901) 367-7814
    Website
    sememphis.org
    View K-12 Rankings

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    25%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    20%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    —
    Average ACT
    20
    64 responses
    AP Enrollment
    9%
    Niche College Admissions Calculator
    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    Homes for Sale

    realtor.com®
    Note: School map boundaries may have changed for the current school year so please contact your school district to verify school assignment for your child.
    View Homes Near Memphis School of Excellence
    Living in the Area
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $38,230
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $862
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $94,200
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    NG
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.5 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.5 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 15 responses
    Report
    • Art
      20%
    • Music
      20%
    • Track
      20%
    • Cheerleading
      7%
    • Cross Country
      7%
    • Homecoming
      7%
    • Pep rallies
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    NG
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    494
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    52%
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    13:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $55,378
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    46.4%
    63%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.8 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.8 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.8 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    NG
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,050/ year
    National
    $12,239
    67%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.6 responses
    17%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses
    Schools like Memphis School of Excellence
    More

    Memphis School of Excellence Reviews

    46 reviews
    All Categories
    I have attended MSE since 6th grade. The teachers and administrators are very qualified and are certified in varies areas of studies. The classes are small, which it makes it much easier to have that one-one-time with your teacher. The teachers WANT the student to learn! I’m so happy and Blessed that my parents made the right choice with MSE! The Best of the BEST!
    Start Your Review of Memphis School of Excellence
    Rate It!
    I’ve attended Memphis school of Excellence from 6-12, and everything I wanted to see change, did! In the near future I hope to see the school expand more to be able to offer more opportunities to the students such as football, debate teams, and even editing classes.
    The small environment at the Memphis School of Excellence gives students the opportunity to have more one on one interactions with teachers. The one on one interactions gives students make it easier for students to learn the material that they are given in class. The school is also safer than a public school due to the limited number of students attending the school. Extracurricular activities are limited as a result of it being a small school. The teenagers at the school do not play at a one division level. The sports offered are soccer, track and field, and basketball. If one wishes to have their children better set for life after high school, they would be better off at a public high school as there is a higher probability that other students will have jobs as well. Students perform relatively well in exams compared to other public high schools in the area.