Highland Oaks Middle School

5600 Meadowbriar Trl
Memphis, TN 38125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 612 students in grades 6-8, Highland Oaks 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 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highland Oaks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Highland Oaks Middle School's student population of 612 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
612 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Highland Oaks 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 Highland Oaks Middle School is 0.28, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TN)
#1540 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
28%
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11%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
13%
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Black
84%
21%
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White
1%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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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 Highland Oaks Middle School's ranking?
Highland Oaks Middle School is ranked #1540 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Highland Oaks Middle School often compared to?
Highland Oaks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeway Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Highland Oaks Middle School?
612 students attend Highland Oaks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Highland Oaks Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Oaks Middle School?
Highland Oaks Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Oaks Middle School offer ?
Highland Oaks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Highland Oaks Middle School part of?
Highland Oaks Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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