Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS vs Memphis Delta Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades K–8
99 students
Memphis Delta Preparatory
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
351 students
| Measure | Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS Memphis, Tennessee | Memphis Delta Preparatory Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #728 of 913 | #850 of 913 |
| National rank | #48010 of 50,301 | #50140 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 99 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.2 vs 5.9).
- •Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Memphis Delta Preparatory is the larger school with 351 students compared with 99.
- •Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS is a public school while Memphis Delta Preparatory is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS better than Memphis Delta Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS ranks higher (14.2 vs 5.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS and Memphis Delta Preparatory?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS: 99. Memphis Delta Preparatory: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS and Memphis Delta Preparatory rank in Tennessee?
Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS is 728th of 913 and Memphis Delta Preparatory is 850th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).