Circles of Success Learning Academy, 1299 E. McLemore: grades K-5, 195 students in 2024-25, state letter grade D.
Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Sources: Circles of Success Learning Academy, Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ charter schools page, the Tennessee Department of Education’s State Report Card, 2024-25 letter grade and school profile files and spring 2026 test file, and the federal NCES school directory.
Circles of Success Learning Academy is a public charter school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Memphis. The state lists it among the schools of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), which authorizes charter schools in the county. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools with no attendance zones: families apply, and admission works as described below.
- Address: 1299 E. McLemore, Memphis, TN 38106
- Main office: 901-322-7978
- Grades: K-5
- Website: coslacharter.com
Who to call
- Front office: 901-322-7978
- Applying: the school’s enrollment page
- Charter schools in MSCS: the district’s charter schools page
Enrollment
The federal NCES directory counted 217 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 20 students per teacher. The Tennessee Department of Education’s 2024-25 school profile file has a newer count of 195 students.
State report card
Tennessee grades every public school A to F. The department says School Letter Grades give “a snapshot of how each school in the state is performing, including student achievement and academic growth measures for all schools, as well as a measure of college and career readiness just for high schools.”
From the state’s 2024-25 letter grade file:
| Measure | Circles of Success Learning Academy |
|---|---|
| Overall letter grade, 2024-25 | D (score 1.6 of 5) |
| Achievement grade | D |
| Academic growth grade | F |
| Growth of the lowest-scoring 25% of students | D |
| Overall success rate on state tests, 2024-25 | 21.6% |
The state’s spring 2026 test file has the share of Circles of Success Learning Academy students in tested grades who met or exceeded expectations on TCAP: 36.4% in English language arts, 25% in math and 15.9% in science. The 2025-26 letter grades have not been published yet.
The State Report Card page for Circles of Success Learning Academy holds the full detail: results by grade and subject, chronic absenteeism and results for each group of students.
How admission works
As a public charter school, Circles of Success Learning Academy has no attendance zone. The school takes enrollment through its enroll page. Details are on the school’s enrollment page.
Calendar and school hours
Charter schools set their own calendars and daily schedules. Check the school’s website or call the front office for break dates and bell times.
More
- The school’s own site: coslacharter.com
- The district’s charter schools page and the state’s report card for Circles of Success Learning Academy
- Every public school in the city: Memphis public schools
- Calendars, enrollment and the school board: our Memphis schools guide
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Circles of Success Learning Academy serve?
Kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is at 1299 E. McLemore in Memphis; the main office number is 901-322-7978.
What is Circles of Success Learning Academy’s state report card grade?
Circles of Success Learning Academy received a D overall in Tennessee’s 2024-25 School Letter Grades, according to the Tennessee Department of Education.
How do I apply to Circles of Success Learning Academy?
The school takes enrollment through its enroll page.
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