Beacon College Preparatory serves 263 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beacon College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Beacon College Preparatory's student population of 263 students has grown by 250% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 220% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beacon College Preparatory is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
35%
15%
Black
57%
21%
White
6%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Beacon College Preparatory?
263 students attend Beacon College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Beacon College Preparatory students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beacon College Preparatory?
Beacon College Preparatory has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beacon College Preparatory offer ?
Beacon College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beacon College Preparatory part of?
Beacon College Preparatory is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Beacon College Preparatory located?
Beacon College Preparatory is located in the Stage Park Meadows neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Stage Park Meadows.
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