Does Beyond the Spectrum take the Education Freedom Scholarship?
Yes. Beyond the Spectrum signed up for EFS for 2026-27, which means a scholarship holder can apply the $7,530 to tuition and required fees here and keep any remainder for approved costs.
The parent approves each school charge in the EFS portal, and TDOE funds the account in four installments across the year.
Can an MSCS-zone ESA student use the account at Beyond the Spectrum?
Yes. Beyond the Spectrum is on TDOE's West Tennessee ESA list updated September 24, 2026. A student zoned to Memphis-Shelby County Schools whose prior-year income is at or below twice the free-lunch guideline can bring a $10,132.54 ESA here in place of EFS.
The 2027-28 ESA application runs February 2 to April 15, 2027.
What do state and federal records show for Beyond the Spectrum?
Beyond the Spectrum serves grades K-2 in Memphis, Shelby County, with no religious affiliation reported. TDOE's 2026-27 directory reports 26 students.
| Program | This school | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee approval | Category I (State) | Tells you which programs can pay, says nothing about quality |
| Education Freedom Scholarship | Signed up for 2026-27 | $7,530 a year for each EFS student |
| ESA (MSCS zone) | On the 9/24/26 West Tennessee list | $10,132.54 for eligible MSCS-zone students |
| IEA (IEP required) | Category permits IEA use | The school must also agree to take IEA students |
What should a family ask Beyond the Spectrum about tuition and aid?
The state lists leave these questions open:
- Will you sign up for EFS again for 2027-28, and are you approved for the ESA if our address is in the MSCS zone?
- What is tuition for my child's grade, and what fees are billed separately?
- Which need-based aid, sibling discount or member rate applies after the state award?
- Does the school take part in MOST, and does its aid form require an EFS or ESA application?
- Do you take IEA students, and what extra support comes with the price?
What other private schools are close to Beyond the Spectrum?
This directory lists 16 schools in Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis, 5 of them EFS-registered for 2026-27. Mostly zoned to Memphis-Shelby County Schools, so income-eligible students can usually use the ESA. See all schools in Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis →
Memphis Performing Arts & Creative Academy
Memphis · Grades PK-8
State status & funding →Christian SchoolsSensational Enlightenment Academy
Memphis · Grades PK-5
State status & funding →Catholic SchoolsSt. Paul Catholic School
Memphis · Grades PK-8
State status & funding →Christian SchoolsToddler Town Prep
Memphis · Grades PK-2
State status & funding →