“We’d like to add that, the COVID-19 pandemic played a role in the decisions to close the schools, as its financial impact prevented opportunities for the schools to receive long-term funding from historic philanthropic resources.”
Based on the state’s most recent scores, both schools ranked at the bottom for academic achievement and student growth.Īccording to KIPP’s website, officials will provide parents a list of nearby public schools along with school performance data.īoyd said the move is the best decision for the network and the community and will enable KIPP to “build a stronger network of schools.”Īdditionally, Boyd said the coronavirus also contributed to the closure decision. The two schools are in the Achievement School District, the statewide district for Tennessee’s lowest performing schools. “While the community welcomed our network with open arms, we’ve been unable to fulfill our academic promise to our students, teachers, and families.” In a letter Wednesday to the Memphis KIPP team, board Chairman James Boyd applauded the work done at the school, but said it wasn’t enough.
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