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.
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 251-1010
http://www.memphisdeltaprep.org
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
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools
- 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
* 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.
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.