The top reported proficiency rate is 8% in Math. The lowest is 7% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Frayser-corning Elementary
Frayser-Corning Elementary is a regular public elementary school in the Memphis area, part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, making it a neighborhood school for the youngest learners in the Frayser area of north Memphis. The school’s enrollment is modest for its grade band, and the student body is overwhelmingly African American. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, as well as on students with disabilities and English learners, was not available in the provided records, so a family would need to ask the school directly about the range of student supports it offers.
In terms of academic performance, state test results for math and English language arts reflect a challenging picture. The share of students reaching the proficient level on the TNReady assessments was low in both subjects. The science proficiency result was suppressed in the data, which often happens when the number of students is too small to report reliably; given the school’s grade span, science testing is administered at certain grade levels, and the suppressed figure may reflect that context. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, placed it in the bottom quartile among all schools within Shelby County districts. This is a soft spot that a parent would want to explore further with the school, asking about instructional supports, interventions, and any recent changes in curriculum or leadership. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to examine, and chronic absenteeism data was not present in the records.
The housing market around Frayser-Corning Elementary reflects a modest, accessible segment of the Memphis area. Typical home values are relatively low compared to national benchmarks, and rents are similarly modest. The affordability picture suggests that owning a home or renting in this ZIP code is more attainable than in many other parts of the region, though the year-over-year change in values has been slightly negative, which may be a consideration for families weighing long-term investment and neighborhood stability. The broader Memphis context includes a strong set of civic and cultural amenities—Tom Lee Park along the Mississippi River, Overton Park with its zoo, Beale Street, and major institutions such as the National Civil Rights Museum and Graceland. Public transit is available through the Memphis Area Transit Authority, and the city’s library system serves residents across neighborhoods.
The parent district, Memphis-Shelby County Schools, is a large urban system that has undergone significant changes in recent years. We looked for public information about school closures tied to the Reimagining 901 plan and a recent property tax referendum, but the provided records did not include the results of that research, so we cannot report any district-level developments here. A family new to the area may want to follow local news or contact the district to understand any pending boundary changes or resource shifts affecting Frayser-Corning.
Overall, Frayser-Corning Elementary presents as a small neighborhood school in a lower-cost part of Memphis, serving a predominantly African American student body. The academic performance data shows that most students are not meeting state proficiency benchmarks, which is a central concern. A family considering this school would likely want to learn about specific academic interventions, teacher retention, and family engagement efforts. The school’s size and grade span could offer a close-knit environment, but the low test results suggest that a parent should look into how the school addresses foundational reading and math skills before making a decision.
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