Memphis School of Excellence Cordova
Shelby County, Tennessee
1.8 / 5.0
High School · 2024-25
Overall Performance Summary
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova earned an overall grade of D with a score of 1.8 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of high schools in Shelby County. The school ranks #203 out of 242 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.
This rating indicates that Memphis School of Excellence Cordova is facing significant challenges in meeting the state's accountability standards and may benefit from targeted support and intervention.
How This Grade Was Calculated
Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.
Below Average
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Needs Improvement
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Average
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Weighted Contribution to Final Grade
The final score of 1.8is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.
Subject Proficiency
Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.
Across all tested subjects, an average of 25.9% of students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (High) at 32.9%, while Math (Middle) at 17.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Middle): 23.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Math (Middle): 17.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Science (Middle): 31.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Social Studies (Middle): 20.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
ELA (High): 29.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Math (High): 22.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Science (High): 32.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Social Studies (High): 29.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Growth Indicators
Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.5 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This suggests students are making less than expected progress and the school may need to focus on instructional strategies that accelerate learning.
Literacy
Meeting expectations
Numeracy
Meeting expectations
Science
Meeting expectations
Social Studies
Below expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Overall, 24.2% of all students at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
How Does Memphis School of Excellence Cordova Compare?
Overall score compared to the Shelby County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 1.8, Memphis School of Excellence Cordova is below the Shelby County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 242 schools in Shelby County, this school holds the #203 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2024-25 School Year