41% of children are kindergarten ready.
24% of 3rd graders are reading on grade-level
52% of Memphis families experience at least one ACE (adverse childhood experience) factor.
There is a 2.8% likelihood for Memphians born into the lowest economic quintile to move to the highest economic quintile.
First 8 Memphis was created to help achieve equity and opportunity across two generations. Our system ensures a more successful transition from pre-k to K-12 to college and career.
View our Outcomes Financing Fact Sheet: A Public-Private Partnership For High-Quality Pre-K In Memphis and Shelby County.
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