Memphis Junior High School (Closed 2014)

34130 Bordman Rd
Memphis, MI 48041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 233 students in grades 6-8, Memphis Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
233 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(12-13)
45%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Memphis Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
70%
65%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Memphis Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Memphis Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Memphis Junior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 1994-95 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Memphis Junior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Memphis Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Black
3%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Memphis Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
95%
64%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Memphis Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Memphis Junior High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.10
This chart display the diversity score of Memphis Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Memphis Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Memphis Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Memphis Junior High School?
233 students attend Memphis Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Memphis Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Junior High School?
Memphis Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Memphis Junior High School offer ?
Memphis Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Memphis Junior High School part of?
Memphis Junior High School is part of Memphis Community Schools School District.

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