Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas

Achievement School District
90 West Olive ST
Memphis, TN 38106
Charter School 143 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Memphis Scholars Florida-Kansas is a public charter school located in the South Memphis community. Operating under the Scholar Academies network, the school is dedicated to closing the achievement gap by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in underserved neighborhoods. Their educational model emphasizes high academic standards, structured classroom environments, and the cultivation of strong character development to ensure that every student is equipped for success in high school, college, and beyond.

The school places a significant focus on community partnership and personalized instruction, aiming to create a supportive culture where students feel empowered to take ownership of their learning. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics alongside a holistic approach to student well-being, Memphis Scholars Florida-Kansas seeks to provide families in the 38106 area with a high-quality educational alternative that emphasizes long-term academic excellence and personal growth.
143
Total Students
5.5
Full-Time Teachers
26.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    143 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Achievement School District
Phone: (901)416-7874
Website: http://memphisscholars.org/home
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 26.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 25
Gender Ratio