Serving 1,034 students in grades 6-8, Colonial 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 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,034 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colonial Middle School serves the southern part of its district in Memphis, TN, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colonial Middle School's student population of 1,034 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,034 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
56 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Greatness Grows Here!
School Rankings
Colonial 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 Colonial Middle School is 0.58, 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
#1402 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonial Middle School's ranking?
Colonial Middle School is ranked #1402 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Colonial Middle School often compared to?
Colonial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Station Middle School, Bellevue Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Colonial Middle School?
1,034 students attend Colonial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Colonial Middle School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Colonial Middle School offer ?
Colonial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colonial Middle School part of?
Colonial Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Colonial Middle School located?
Colonial Middle School is located in the Colonial Acres neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Colonial Acres.
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5 10/10/2025
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