Soulsville Charter School

Summary:

Soulsville Charter School is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Memphis, Tennessee, with a student population of 651. Despite receiving significantly more funding per student than the surrounding Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, Soulsville Charter School consistently ranks in the bottom third of Tennessee high schools and struggles to support the academic achievement of its predominantly African American student population.

Soulsville Charter School's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. In 2023-2024, only 8.6% of Soulsville students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 20% for the district and 39.7% for the state. The school's performance on English Language Arts assessments is also very low, with only 10.9% of students proficient or better, compared to 22.4% for the district and 37.6% for the state. Soulsville's struggles are particularly pronounced for its African American students, who rank in the bottom half of Tennessee high schools.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Memphis-Shelby County district, such as The Excel Center, Crosstown High School, and Middle College High, generally outperform Soulsville Charter School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. These nearby schools serve more diverse student populations, suggesting that Soulsville Charter School may be facing systemic challenges in effectively educating its predominantly African American student body, despite the additional resources it receives.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 1115 College ST
       Memphis, TN  38106-3338


(901) 261-6366

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
307th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,535 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  656

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.5%
Two or more races:
2.7%
Hispanic:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Soulsville Charter School ranks worse than 90.5% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.15. (See more...)
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Compare Details Soulsville Charter School ranks worse than 78.3% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 17th among 41 ranked high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Soulsville Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.5%), two or more races (2.7%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Soulsville Charter School is 11, which is the 7th best among 41 high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Soulsville Charter School is $19,535, which is the 4th highest among 41 high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Soulsville Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Soulsville Charter School 531st of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Soulsville Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Soulsville Charter School 307th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Soulsville Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Soulsville Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Soulsville Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.84 434th 563 22.9%
2019 14.05 506th 574 11.8%
2021 7.93 547th 576 5.0%
2022 11.72 511th 569 10.2%
2023 9.14 555th 594 6.6%
2024 11.15 531st 587 9.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Soulsville Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.85 335th 481 30.4%
2019 24.94 398th 490 18.8%
2021 14.94 446th 483 7.7%
2022 20.55 423rd 495 14.5%
2023 15.49 471st 514 8.4%
2024 22.55 419th 510 17.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Soulsville Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.35 445th 529 15.9%
2021 10.45 490th 538 8.9%
2022 11.29 499th 552 9.6%
2023 10.48 519th 560 7.3%
2024 11.17 511th 554 7.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Soulsville Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.33 497th 523 5.0%
2021 7.71 516th 529 2.5%
2022 12.54 493rd 540 8.7%
2023 9.24 528th 557 5.2%
2024 10.89 520th 560 7.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Soulsville Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.86 131st 284 53.9%
2019 28.73 208th 293 29.0%
2021 17.30 250th 277 9.7%
2022 24.07 225th 299 24.7%
2023 19.54 267th 316 15.5%
2024 22.31 255th 318 19.8%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Soulsville Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at Soulsville Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 36.35 243rd 351 30.8%
2017 18.28 249th 273 8.8%
2018 23.13 278th 341 18.5%
2019 26.69 271st 342 20.8%
2021 15.66 303rd 347 12.7%
2022 11.17 323rd 358 9.8%
2023 10.57 352nd 384 8.3%
2024 24.55 307th 392 21.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Soulsville Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.11 79th 159 50.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Soulsville Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.71 177th 308 42.5%
2019 29.25 227th 302 24.8%
2021 29.72 234th 317 26.2%
2022 19.07 282nd 322 12.4%
2023 21.55 279th 330 15.5%
2024 32.74 236th 337 30.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Soulsville Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.80 264th 337 21.7%
2021 16.53 293rd 340 13.8%
2022 14.67 305th 350 12.9%
2023 16.14 320th 366 12.6%
2024 20.55 302nd 365 17.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Soulsville Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.92 272nd 329 17.3%
2021 12.97 307th 332 7.5%
2022 12.26 320th 349 8.3%
2023 6.42 353rd 359 1.7%
2024 27.11 270th 366 26.2%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Soulsville Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.38 96th 199 51.8%
2019 44.88 84th 187 55.1%
2021 32.05 135th 208 35.1%
2022 21.72 184th 222 17.1%
2023 21.35 196th 239 18.0%
2024 34.13 143rd 240 40.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Soulsville Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 1 582 0 5 0 0 1 0 589
2015 2 625 0 3 1 0 1 0 632
2016 0 635 1 3 1 0 0 0 640
2017 3 637 1 0 1 0 4 0 646
2018 0 639 1 1 1 0 6 0 648
2019 0 645 1 1 1 0 10 0 658
2020 0 650 1 2 0 0 10 0 663
2021 0 630 1 2 0 0 8 0 641
2022 0 641 1 2 0 0 10 0 654
2023 1 630 0 4 0 0 16 0 651
2024 1 633 0 4 0 0 18 0 656

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Soulsville Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 589 38.0 15.5 81.2
2015 632 43.0 14.6 85.4
2016 640 32.0 20.0 81.6
2017 646 56.6 11.4 n/a
2018 648 56.6 11.4 n/a
2019 658 56.6 11.6 n/a
2020 663 44.0 15.0 n/a
2021 641 46.0 13.9 n/a
2022 654 49.0 13.3 n/a
2023 651 55.8 11.6 n/a
2024 656 59.4 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Soulsville Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 589 38.0 15.5 81.2
2015 632 43.0 14.6 85.4
2016 640 32.0 20.0 81.6
2017 646 56.6 11.4 n/a
2018 648 56.6 11.4 n/a
2019 658 56.6 11.6 n/a
2020 663 44.0 15.0 n/a
2021 641 46.0 13.9 n/a
2022 654 49.0 13.3 n/a
2023 651 55.8 11.6 n/a
2024 656 59.4 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Soulsville Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $805 (6.2%) $11,483 (88.5%) $12,969
2020 $953 (7.7%) $10,799 (87.5%) $12,338
2021 $1,604 (11.0%) $12,566 (86.0%) $14,616
2022 $2,774 (16.5%) $13,441 (79.8%) $16,853
2023 $4,687 (24.0%) $14,126 (72.3%) $19,535

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Soulsville Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 506th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 555th of 594 Middle schools
 5.3%
Ranks 271st of 342 High schoolsRanks 352nd of 384 High schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Soulsville Charter School)18.86.8
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)22.211.9
 10.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Soulsville Charter School)18.85.8
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)19.220.3
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Soulsville Charter School)8.917.5
 8.6%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)21.222.7
 1.5%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Soulsville Charter School)17.55.6
 11.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)17.512.6
 4.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.630.2
 3.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Soulsville Charter School)17.56.3
 11.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)2018.2
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Soulsville Charter School)21.611.7
 9.9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)25.422.1
 3.3%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Soulsville Charter School)1513.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)20.912.5
 8.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Soulsville Charter School)97.2
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)13.413.9
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Soulsville Charter School)13.119.8
 6.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)22.821.7
 1.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
9th Grade English I (Soulsville Charter School)20.89.6
 11.2%
   9th Grade English I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)1718.8
 1.8%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade Integrated Math II (Soulsville Charter School)16.96.3
 10.6%
   10th Grade Integrated Math II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)16.911.2
 5.7%
   10th Grade Integrated Math II (Tennessee)2319.1
 3.9%
10th Grade Integrated Math III (Soulsville Charter School)76.915
 61.9%
   10th Grade Integrated Math III (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)76.915
 61.9%
   10th Grade Integrated Math III (Tennessee)52.770.5
 17.8%
10th Grade English II (Soulsville Charter School)25.825
 0.8%
   10th Grade English II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)25.837.1
 11.3%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
11th Grade US History (Soulsville Charter School)27.119.3
 7.8%
   11th Grade US History (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)17.132
 14.9%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Soulsville Charter School)17.17.4
 9.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)27.217
 10.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Soulsville Charter School)15.16.4
 8.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)20.620.7
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Integrated Math II (Soulsville Charter School)18.15.7
 12.4%
   All Grades Integrated Math II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)18.114.4
 3.7%
   All Grades Integrated Math II (Tennessee)27.924.9
 3%
All Grades US History (Soulsville Charter School)26.621.9
 4.7%
   All Grades US History (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)13.925.4
 11.5%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Soulsville Charter School)21.69.5
 12.1%
   All Grades English I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)16.518.5
 2%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Soulsville Charter School)25.523.9
 1.6%
   All Grades English II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)24.535.6
 11.1%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Social Studies (Soulsville Charter School)14.516.4
 1.9%
   All Grades Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)23.122.2
 0.9%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students658651
 1.1%
African American645630
 2.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races1016
 60%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 656 students attended Soulsville Charter School.

Students at Soulsville Charter School are 96% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Soulsville Charter School ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Tennessee high schools.


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