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Memphis Business Academy

Charter | 6-9 | 323 students

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3 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2010:
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Posted February 11, 2013

Hello my name is Jada Kionna Chaney I attend Memphis Business Academy. I'm in 6th grade I'm in 6-4 honors class. From my personal expericance at MBA Middle it's a wonderful school escpially for learning we learn above our grade level and more. When we take Business Enrichment/Personal Fiance it gives you a great perspective on business like how to make a budget aqnd so many more things. MBA is a strict school but the reasons for it being strict are reasonable. Plus when you come to MBA some students may not be on their A game but give it a week I'm sure the teachers will have you learning on your grade level and beyond it.Thanks for reading my opinion of Memphis Business Academy have a wonderful day and life.


Posted June 17, 2010

The only thing I don't like about this school is they don't offer summer school.According to Dr. Clark. We send emails and go to City Hall and fight for funding and they want offer summer school. What's up with that? That's one of the reasons children repeat grades. Some
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

I am a colleague of the MCSC and I must say that MBA is an exceptional school, filled with teachers who walk in integrity, and an administrative staff that is passionate about the development of the students. I love the small classroom settings, and I love the intensity around learning. I believe that Dr. Clark and Dr. Anderson have established a solid environment, safe, and focused on educating future leaders, I salute this staff and look forward to the future impact of these students globally!


Posted April 3, 2010

To me it is a very good school because the classes are much smaler and the teachers have more time for each student
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 25, 2010

I used to attend this school. I think that now I am learning more now that I have left. There was a lot of information that I was not getting at this school. I also think that this school covers up many things. The school has no money and many of the kids leave after one year. There are also many studenys repeating grades. This is my TRUE opinion of MBA.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 18, 2010

i am carress harris and i attend memphis business academy middle.i enjoy my classe,friends,pricipal,and teachers.im in the 6th grade homeroom 6-2 i love it and my school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 17, 2010

I think MBA is a good and I am in the 6th grade in Ms.Magee homeroom. She is a lovely teacher we have fun with her all the time. I love all my teachers the all are fun, nice, and down to business that's why I love them.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 11, 2009

My name is Porsha Maclin and I am an alumni of memphis business academy high. I went there from 7th-9th grade and I think its a great school for students to attend especially if they plan on furthering their learning in business skills. although I don't go there anymore I still recomend this as a good school to attend.


Posted November 4, 2008

My son attendd Memphis Business Academy Middle School, he recieved one on one teacher assisitance in the classroom. This happened because of the small classroom setting. I appreciate the staff and the business curriclum being taught at the middle school level. This makes my son and students attending MBA ahead of other students when it comes being prepared to enter our society with business skills to become our future business leaders of tomorrow!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 29, 2008

My name is Ashia Powell and i am a student at Memphis Business Academy High School. I Have been at this school every since it started, which was the sixth grade and it is great school to attend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2008

My grandson is a student, and I like how the school causes the parents to very interactive with the education of there children. This is my grandsons second year and I have seen much progress. He is also looking forward to ninth grade with them. I want to personally thank Rev. Anderson and Dr. clark.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 3, 2008

The teachers are very interactive with the students, the environment is very warm, and the curriculum is badly needed in Memphis. Support this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
9%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
25%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
7%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
1%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
0%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
13%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
29%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students10%
African American11%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students37%
African American38%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students10%
African American11%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students16%
African American16%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students27%
African American27%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students20%
African American20%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students1%
African American1%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged2%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students24%
African American24%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students21%
African American21%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

English 2

The state average for English 2 was 50% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 100% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 96% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
36%
English I

The state average for English I was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 62% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 66% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 23% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 2% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 67% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students85%
African American85%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%

English I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 99% 25%
White 1% 68%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Hispanic N/A 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3333 Old Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
Phone: (901) 380-8176

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