PROMISE ACADEMY

Promise Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 395 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Promise Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Based on the information associated with Promise Academy at 1346 Bryan Street in Memphis, here is a summary description:

Promise Academy is a public charter school located in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee. Operating as part of the Promise Development Corporation, the school was founded with the mission of breaking the cycle of poverty by providing a high-quality, rigorous K-8 education. The school is known for its extended school day and extended school year, designed to provide students with more time for academic instruction, enrichment, and personal development.

The school emphasizes a "no-excuses" philosophy that focuses on college readiness, character development, and strong academic achievement. By integrating rigorous core curriculum with a supportive school culture, Promise Academy aims to close the achievement gap for students in the surrounding community. In addition to academic rigor, the school often focuses on community involvement and wrap-around support services to ensure that students have the resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.

For more information, contact Promise Academy at (901) 324-4456 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.