D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Robert R. Church Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4100 Millbranch Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 3% · Math 3% proficient · 6th percentile in Tennessee
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
549
Students
enrolled
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%6/100reading 4th percentile, math 8th percentile among Tennessee elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 68% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency3% (−26 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−22 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black3%3%reading -12 pts, math -9 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -13 pts, math -13 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4100 Millbranch Rd
City Memphis
ZIP Code 38116
District 4700148
NCES School ID 470014801626
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38116

Understanding the community around Robert R. Church Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,354
Per Capita Income $24,558
Poverty Rate 24.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%
High School or Higher 88.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $115,400
Median Rent $954
Owner-Occupied 45.5%
Renter-Occupied 54.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Robert R. Church Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 97.1%
White 0.6%
Hispanic/Latino 0.7%
Two or More Races 1.3%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 549
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Robert R. Church Elementary?
Robert R. Church Elementary has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Robert R. Church Elementary?
Robert R. Church Elementary has 549 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does Robert R. Church Elementary serve?
Robert R. Church Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Robert R. Church Elementary receive per student?
Robert R. Church Elementary receives $15,292 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Robert R. Church Elementary in 38116 ▼
Avg Home Value
$155,547
Avg Monthly Rent
$908
1-Year Change
-0.6%
% Renters
54.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026