The Soulsville Charter School is a charter school in South Memphis, Tennessee. It is located at 1115 College Street. The entire 2014 graduating class was accepted at 4-year colleges. Soulsville Charter School serves about 600 students in grades 6–12. It opened in 2005.
Serving 656 students in grades 6-12, Soulsville Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Soulsville Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Soulsville Charter School's student population of 656 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Purple, Silver, Tyrian purple
School Calendar
School Motto
“As a Community, we RISEâ€
School Rankings
Soulsville Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soulsville Charter School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1636 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
96%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tornadoes
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soulsville Charter School's ranking?
Soulsville Charter School is ranked #1636 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Soulsville Charter School?
The graduation rate of Soulsville Charter School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Soulsville Charter School?
656 students attend Soulsville Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Soulsville Charter School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soulsville Charter School?
Soulsville Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Soulsville Charter School offer ?
Soulsville Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Soulsville Charter School part of?
Soulsville Charter School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Soulsville Charter School located?
Soulsville Charter School is located in the South Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 11 other public schools located in South Memphis.
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