The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in Social studies. The lowest is 20% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Egypt Elementary
Egypt Elementary serves students from Pre-K through fifth grade and is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the district covering Memphis and Shelby County. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet school. The student body is diverse, with the largest share of students identifying as Black, followed by a substantial share identifying as Hispanic, and very small numbers identifying as white or with two or more races. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility data was not available, so a reader interested in the school's economic profile should inquire directly with the school or district.
The school sits in a part of Memphis where housing is more affordable than many other areas. Home values in the surrounding area are below the state average, and rents also come in below the state average. This context may matter for families considering a move or weighing their options within the district. Memphis itself is a large city with significant cultural and civic infrastructure, including Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, Graceland, Sun Studio, the Stax Museum, and the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. The city has a public library system and a bus transit authority. Shelby Farms Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country, and Tom Lee Park along the riverfront underwent a major renovation.
On state assessments, Egypt Elementary's results fall below what many families would hope for. In math, about a fifth of students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, roughly a quarter of students met that bar. In science, a similar share reached proficiency. Social studies data is older and from a different testing framework, so it is not directly comparable and not a reliable current measure. The school's overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, places Egypt Elementary in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Shelby County. This is a clear soft spot. Parents considering this school should ask what interventions or support programs are in place and how the school is working to move these numbers.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The data provided did not include information on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, course access, or staffing ratios, so those areas are open questions a parent would need to explore with the school. The district has faced recent discussions about school closures and a "Reimagining 901" plan, as well as a property tax referendum, according to publicly reported information. A family considering Egypt Elementary may want to understand how those district-level decisions affect the school's resources, staffing, and programming.
For a family weighing this school, the picture is mixed. The school offers a full pre-K through fifth-grade program in a setting that reflects the broader diversity of Memphis. The housing affordability in the surrounding area is a practical advantage. The academic performance data, however, points to significant challenges, and a parent should investigate how the school supports students who are not yet meeting grade-level expectations. There is no evidence here of strong test outcomes or standout program offerings, and the absence of data on special populations and services is another gap worth filling with a direct conversation at the school. This is a choice that may depend heavily on a family's specific priorities and how they weigh the school's current performance against other options in the district.
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