Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, A. Maceo Walker 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 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A. Maceo Walker Middle School serves the southwestern part of Memphis, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 6.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
A. Maceo Walker Middle School's student population of 641 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
A. Maceo Walker Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. Maceo Walker Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1582 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
40%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
90%
20%
White
1%
57%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. Maceo Walker Middle School's ranking?
A. Maceo Walker Middle School is ranked #1582 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are A. Maceo Walker Middle School often compared to?
A. Maceo Walker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Way Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend A. Maceo Walker Middle School?
641 students attend A. Maceo Walker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of A. Maceo Walker Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does A. Maceo Walker Middle School offer ?
A. Maceo Walker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A. Maceo Walker Middle School part of?
A. Maceo Walker Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is A. Maceo Walker Middle School located?
A. Maceo Walker Middle School is located in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 17 other public schools located in Whitehaven.
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