Serving 415 students in grades 6-8, Grandview Heights 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 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grandview Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grandview Heights Middle School's student population of 415 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Grandview Heights Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grandview Heights Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1509 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
92%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grandview Heights Middle School's ranking?
Grandview Heights Middle School is ranked #1509 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Grandview Heights Middle School often compared to?
Grandview Heights Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School, Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Grandview Heights Middle School?
415 students attend Grandview Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Grandview Heights Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grandview Heights Middle School?
Grandview Heights Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grandview Heights Middle School offer ?
Grandview Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grandview Heights Middle School part of?
Grandview Heights Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Grandview Heights Middle School located?
Grandview Heights Middle School is located in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 21 other public schools located in Frayser.
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