Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova, 8350 Macon Road: grades K-5, 324 students in 2024-25, state letter grade C.
Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Sources: Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova, 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 School of Excellence Elementary Cordova is a public charter school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Cordova. The state lists it among the schools of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), which authorizes charter schools in the county; it is run by Memphis School of Excellence. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools with no attendance zones: families apply, and admission works as described below.
- Address: 8350 Macon Road, Cordova, TN 38018
- Main office: 901-707-8146
- Grades: K-5
- Website: mseec.sememphis.org
Who to call
- Front office: 901-707-8146
- Charter schools in MSCS: the district’s charter schools page
Enrollment
The federal NCES directory counted 317 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 15 students per teacher. The Tennessee Department of Education’s 2024-25 school profile file has a newer count of 324 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 School of Excellence Elementary Cordova |
|---|---|
| Overall letter grade, 2024-25 | C (score 3.1 of 5) |
| Achievement grade | D |
| Academic growth grade | B |
| Growth of the lowest-scoring 25% of students | A |
| Overall success rate on state tests, 2024-25 | 28.9% |
The state’s spring 2026 test file has the share of Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova students in tested grades who met or exceeded expectations on TCAP: 44.3% in English language arts, 44.9% in math and 46.6% in science. The 2025-26 letter grades have not been published yet.
The State Report Card page for Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova 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 School of Excellence Elementary Cordova has no attendance zone. The school’s parents page links a student application form. See the school’s website.
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: mseec.sememphis.org
- The district’s charter schools page and the state’s report card for Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova
- 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 School of Excellence Elementary Cordova serve?
Kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is at 8350 Macon Road in Cordova; the main office number is 901-707-8146.
What is Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova’s state report card grade?
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova 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 School of Excellence Elementary Cordova?
The school’s parents page links a student application form.
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