Serving 302 students in grades 6-8, Airways 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 was 13% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
302 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)13%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)13%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
92%
21%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
95%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Airways Middle School?
302 students attend Airways Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Airways Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Airways Middle School?
Airways Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Airways Middle School offer ?
Airways Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Airways Middle School part of?
Airways Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.
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