Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie's student population of 245 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 94% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1728 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
98%
21%
White
1%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie's ranking?
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie is ranked #1728 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie?
245 students attend Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie offer ?
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie part of?
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie is part of Achievement School District.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie located?
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie is located in the North Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in North Memphis.
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