Serving 98 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms's student population of 98 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms is 0.08, 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
#1607 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
96%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms's ranking?
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms is ranked #1607 out of 1,728 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms?
98 students attend Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms?
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms offer ?
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms part of?
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms located?
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms is located in the South Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 11 other public schools located in South Memphis.
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