Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Douglass 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 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (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)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Douglass Elementary-Middle serves the northwest part of Memphis, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families are typically within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the nearest boundary and the furthest edge located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglass Elementary Middle School's student population of 393 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
32 teachers
School Rankings
Douglass 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 Douglass Elementary 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
#1722 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
90%
20%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
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 Douglass Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Douglass Elementary Middle School is ranked #1722 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Douglass Elementary Middle School?
393 students attend Douglass Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Douglass Elementary Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Douglass Elementary Middle School offer ?
Douglass Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglass Elementary Middle School part of?
Douglass Elementary Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Douglass Elementary Middle School located?
Douglass Elementary Middle School is located in the Douglass neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Douglass.
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