SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

D-

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

14%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

21%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School Doesn't Meet Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

7%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

22%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

13%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

7%
34%

ELA Proficiency

22%
34%

Science Proficiency

13%
32%

AR Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

91%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

17%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

9

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

15%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

15%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

3%
3%

AP Computer Science

0%
1%

AP Math

3%
2%

AR Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

D

73.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

12.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

42.67 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$61,445

AR Average: $66,162

Unemployment Rate

8.7%

AR Average: 5.2%

Median Home value

$161,184

AR Average: $190,772

Median Rent

$965 /mo

AR Average: $960

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

87.7%

AR Average: 88.5%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

8:1

AR Average: 13:1

Number of Teachers

78

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$54,740

Average for all teachers in West Memphis School District

Student to Counselor Ratio

317:1

AR Average: 335:1

Number of Support Staff

4

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

85%

AR Average: 94%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

69%

AR Average: 68%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

247

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

176

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

279

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

2

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$6600 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$7.33

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

22%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

75%

Latino

1%

Multiracial

1%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

100%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

2%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

9%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Marion High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Distance: 3.3 mi
B. T. Washington High

  • Actual Test Scores: 3%
  • Projected Test Scores: 9%
  • Distance: 8.7 mi
Manassas High

  • Actual Test Scores: 10%
  • Projected Test Scores: 10%
  • Distance: 9.4 mi
Soulsville Charter School

  • Actual Test Scores: 12%
  • Projected Test Scores: 11%
  • Distance: 9.5 mi
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high

  • Actual Test Scores: 8%
  • Projected Test Scores: 12%
  • Distance: 10.0 mi
Central High

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Distance: 10.1 mi
Hamilton High

  • Actual Test Scores: 5%
  • Projected Test Scores: 10%
  • Distance: 10.7 mi
Compass Community School Midtown Campus

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Distance: 11.1 mi
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 6%
  • Projected Test Scores: 12%
  • Distance: 11.3 mi