Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cummings Elementary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cummings School serves the southwest part of Memphis, TN, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being about 0.7 miles and the furthest edge located 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cummings Elementary Middle School's student population of 379 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cummings Elementary 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 Cummings Elementary Middle School is 0.04, 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
#1554 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
98%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cummings Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Cummings Elementary Middle School is ranked #1554 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Cummings Elementary Middle School?
379 students attend Cummings Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cummings Elementary Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cummings Elementary Middle School offer ?
Cummings Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cummings Elementary Middle School part of?
Cummings Elementary Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Cummings Elementary Middle School located?
Cummings Elementary Middle School is located in the South Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 11 other public schools located in South Memphis.
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