Memphis Merit Academy, 4075 American Way: grades K-8, 424 students in 2024-25, state letter grade F.
Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Sources: Memphis Merit 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.
Memphis Merit Academy is a public charter school serving kindergarten through eighth 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: 4075 American Way, Memphis, TN 38118
- Main office: 901-617-3690
- Grades: K-8
- Website: www.memphismeritacademy.org
Who to call
- Front office: 901-617-3690
- Applying: the school’s enrollment page
- Charter schools in MSCS: the district’s charter schools page
Enrollment
The federal NCES directory counted 355 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 18 students per teacher. The Tennessee Department of Education’s 2024-25 school profile file has a newer count of 424 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 | Memphis Merit Academy |
|---|---|
| Overall letter grade, 2024-25 | F (score 1.2 of 5) |
| Achievement grade | F |
| Academic growth grade | F |
| Growth of the lowest-scoring 25% of students | C |
| Overall success rate on state tests, 2024-25 | 15.1% |
The state’s spring 2026 test file has the share of Memphis Merit Academy students in tested grades who met or exceeded expectations on TCAP: 18.6% in English language arts, 12.1% in math, 25.3% in science and 11.4% in social studies. The 2025-26 letter grades have not been published yet.
The State Report Card page for Memphis Merit 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, Memphis Merit Academy has no attendance zone. The school takes enrollment through its 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.
More
- The school’s own site: www.memphismeritacademy.org
- The district’s charter schools page and the state’s report card for Memphis Merit 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 Memphis Merit Academy serve?
Kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is at 4075 American Way in Memphis; the main office number is 901-617-3690.
What is Memphis Merit Academy’s state report card grade?
Memphis Merit Academy received an F overall in Tennessee’s 2024-25 School Letter Grades, according to the Tennessee Department of Education.
How do I apply to Memphis Merit Academy?
The school takes enrollment through its enrollment page.
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