MEMPHIS DELTA PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

Memphis Delta Preparatory Charter School 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 284 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 14 teachers, Memphis Delta Preparatory Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Memphis Delta Preparatory Charter School (MDP) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in the South Memphis neighborhood. Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school operates with a focused mission to bridge the educational opportunity gap by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. MDP emphasizes a culture of high expectations, character development, and academic excellence, aiming to equip its scholars with the necessary skills to succeed in competitive high schools and, eventually, four-year universities.

The school is noted for its structured and supportive environment, which integrates personalized instruction with a strong commitment to community involvement. By centering its operations in the historic McLemore corridor, Memphis Delta Prep strives to serve as a catalyst for local revitalization, ensuring that students in the 38106 area have access to a high-quality educational experience. Through small class sizes and a clear emphasis on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school seeks to foster both intellectual growth and the personal resilience required for long-term success.

For more information, contact Memphis Delta Preparatory Charter School at (901) 251-1010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1299 E McLemore AVE
Memphis, TN 38106
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MEMPHIS DELTA PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Memphis, TN with about 284 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
284
Teachers:
14.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 284 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MEMPHIS DELTA PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.2%
Two or more races
2.1%
White
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.