Serving 315 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Memphis 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Memphis Middle School's student population of 315 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Memphis 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 Kipp Memphis Middle School is 0.22, 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
#1705 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
88%
21%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Kipp Memphis Middle School's ranking?
Kipp Memphis Middle School is ranked #1705 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Kipp Memphis Middle School often compared to?
Kipp Memphis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Kipp Memphis Middle School?
315 students attend Kipp Memphis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kipp Memphis Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Memphis Middle School?
Kipp Memphis Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Memphis Middle School offer ?
Kipp Memphis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Memphis Middle School part of?
Kipp Memphis Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.
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