Memphis Scholars Raleigh-Egypt

1380 Pennsylvania Avenue
Memphis, TN 38106

Charter School 78 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Memphis Scholars Raleigh-Egypt is a public charter school located in the Raleigh-Egypt community of Memphis, Tennessee. It operates as part of the Memphis Scholars network, which focuses on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in underserved areas. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, high academic expectations, and a culture that prioritizes character development alongside core curriculum mastery.

The school is committed to closing the achievement gap by utilizing data-driven instruction and personalized support to ensure students meet state standards. By fostering strong relationships between teachers, students, and families, Memphis Scholars Raleigh-Egypt aims to equip its scholars with the critical thinking skills and habits of mind necessary for long-term success in higher education and beyond.

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memphis Scholars Raleigh-Egypt
Demographic	Student Count
Black	77
Two or More	1

Black
77 (98.7 %)
Two or More
1 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Achievement School District
Phone:	(901)416-7874
Website:	http://memphisscholars.org/home
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Memphis Scholars Raleigh-Egypt
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	33
Grade 7	18
Grade 8	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Memphis Scholars Raleigh-Egypt
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	29	37.2%
Male	49	62.8%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)