Serving 985 students in grades 6-8, Colonial Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 985 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonial Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Colonial Middle School's student population of 985 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
985 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colonial Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonial Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1411 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
35%
13%
Black
55%
21%
White
4%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonial Middle School's ranking?
Colonial Middle School is ranked #1411 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Colonial Middle School often compared to?
Colonial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Station Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Colonial Middle School?
985 students attend Colonial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Colonial Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonial Middle School?
Colonial Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colonial Middle School offer ?
Colonial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Colonial Middle School part of?
Colonial Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.
School Reviews
5 2/21/2019
outstanding. wishing i could go back!
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