Geeter Middle School (Closed 2023)

4649 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 276 students in grades 6-8, Geeter 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 4% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
(17-18)
4%
35%
(17-18)
6%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Black
98%
20%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Geeter Middle School?
276 students attend Geeter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Geeter Middle School students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Geeter Middle School?
Geeter Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Geeter Middle School offer ?
Geeter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Geeter Middle School part of?
Geeter Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

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