Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones

Memphis Street Academy Charter School at J.P. Jones operates as an open, independent charter district dedicated to serving middle-grade learners in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Located at 2950 Memphis Street in the city's 19134 zip code area, this single-facility district is situated within a large city setting in the broader Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan region. Tailored specifically to upper elementary and early secondary education, the academy serves a student body of nearly 500 learners across grades 5 through 8, offering a focused educational pathway during these critical transitional years.

The academy’s student body reflects its dynamic urban community, bringing together a diverse population of learners across its four offered grade levels. Supporting these students is a substantial professional team comprising 128 total full-time equivalent staff members, which includes 74 dedicated classroom teachers, 5 instructional aides, and 49 specialized support personnel. This generous staffing environment yields an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of under seven to one, ensuring that students receive high levels of individualized academic focus, targeted classroom instruction, and comprehensive support throughout their middle school experience.