Journey East Academy vs KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Journey East Academy
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
376 students
KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | Journey East Academy Memphis, Tennessee | KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #821 of 913 | #887 of 913 |
| National rank | #49810 of 50,301 | #50246 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 376 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 17% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Journey East Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (8.5 vs 3.4).
- •Journey East Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Journey East Academy does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 2.5%).
- •KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary is the larger school with 381 students compared with 376.
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 Journey East Academy better than KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Journey East Academy ranks higher (8.5 vs 3.4 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 Journey East Academy and KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Journey East Academy: 376. KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Journey East Academy and KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Journey East Academy is 821st of 913 and KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary is 887th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).