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Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS
PublicElementaryGrades K–8
995 S Lauderdale St, Memphis, TN 38126 · (901) 416-3210 · Part of Shelby County School District
Students
99
Setting
City
Grades
K–8
What stands out about Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 22 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 31.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 27%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 29.5%
Location
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995 S Lauderdale St, Memphis
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten7
Grade 15
Grade 26
Grade 38
Grade 47
Grade 57
Grade 630
Grade 715
Grade 814
Enrollment over time
144’20
114’21
126’22
98’23
99’24
Down 31.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 96%Two or more races 3%Hispanic 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.