Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.

Memphis charter students are outperforming traditional public schools in math recovery post-pandemic, with Leadership Preparatory Charter School increasing proficiency by over 20 percentage points since 2021 through a flexible, structured curriculum approach. Charter schools in Memphis saw math proficiency double the district-wide average, driven by partnerships with Teach Like A Champion and increased teacher autonomy. A SCORE report highlighted significant growth in charter schools, equivalent to 47 additional learning days annually, as the state prepares to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools.