Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, 1266 Poplar Ave.: grades 6-12, 667 students in 2024-25, state letter grade C.
Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Sources: Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, 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.
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering is a public charter school serving sixth grade through 12th 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: 1266 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
- Main office: 901-333-1580
- Grades: 6-12
- Website: discovermase.org
Who to call
- Front office: 901-333-1580
- Applying: the school’s enrollment page
- Charter schools in MSCS: the district’s charter schools page
Enrollment
The federal NCES directory counted 696 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 48 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 14 students per teacher. The Tennessee Department of Education’s 2024-25 school profile file has a newer count of 667 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, 2025 graduation rate file and 2024-25 ACT file:
| Measure | Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering |
|---|---|
| Overall letter grade, 2024-25 | C (score 2.9 of 5) |
| Achievement grade | D |
| Academic growth grade | B |
| Growth of the lowest-scoring 25% of students | B |
| College and career readiness grade | C |
| Overall success rate on state tests, 2024-25 | 18% |
| College and career readiness rate, 2024-25 | 48.5% |
| Graduation rate, class of 2025 | 96.9% (94 of 97 students) |
| Average ACT composite, 2024-25 | 17.2 (94 students tested) |
The state’s spring 2026 test file has the share of Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering students who met or exceeded expectations on each end-of-course exam: English I 26.3%, English II 42.1%, Algebra I 16.1%, Algebra II 25%, Geometry 22.2%, Biology 30.3% and U.S. History 30.4%. The 2025-26 letter grades have not been published yet.
The State Report Card page for Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering 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, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering has no attendance zone. The school takes applications online, then completes registration through PowerSchool, according to its application and enrollment 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.
Sports and activities
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering competes in the TSSAA, the state high school athletic association. For 2026-27, the TSSAA football classification list puts its team in Class 2A, Region 8, with Bluff City, Fairley, Hillcrest, Memphis Business Academy, Mitchell, Sheffield and Trezevant. Boys basketball is in Class 2A, Region 8, District 15. For game nights, see our Friday night football guide and the scoreboard.
More
- The school’s own site: discovermase.org
- The district’s charter schools page and the state’s report card for Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering
- 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 Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering serve?
Sixth grade through 12th grade. The school is at 1266 Poplar Ave. in Memphis; the main office number is 901-333-1580.
What is Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering’s state report card grade?
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering received a C overall in Tennessee’s 2024-25 School Letter Grades, according to the Tennessee Department of Education.
How do I apply to Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering?
The school takes applications online, then completes registration through PowerSchool, according to its application and enrollment page.
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