Memphis Delta Preparatory

www.memphisdeltaprep.org

Charter School 397 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

397

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memphis Delta Preparatory
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	7
Black	388
Two or More	2

Black
388 (97.7 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)251-1010
Website:	http://www.memphisdeltaprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Memphis Delta Preparatory
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Memphis Delta Preparatory
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	51.1%
Male	194	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)