Hollis F. Price Middle College
Tel:
(901) 435-1765
Hollis F. Price Middle College serves 119 students in grades 9-12.
Hollis F. Price Middle College placed in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Hollis F. Price Middle College places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Hollis F. Price Middle College's student population of 119 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 119 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hollis F. Price Middle College is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,684 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hollis F. Price Middle College is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #807 out of 1684 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 10% |
| Black | 97% | 22% |
| White | n/a | 63% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.55 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shelby County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Hollis F. Price Middle College is Soulsville Charter School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Memphis Soulsville Charter School Charter School
Math: 11% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 648 students10
0.3 miles
1115 College St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366 0.3 6-12 648 - Memphis Cummings Elementary Middle School Magnet School
Math: 4% | Reading: 6%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 527 students10
0.4 miles
1037 Cummings St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7810 0.4 PK-8 527 - Memphis Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 170 students10
0.5 miles
995 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3210 0.5 K-8 170 - Memphis Maxine Smith Steam Academy Math: 77% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 338 students10
0.6 miles
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536 0.6 6-8 338 - Memphis B. T. Washington High School Math: 13% | Reading: 7%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 487 students10
0.8 miles
715 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240 0.8 6-12 487
School Reviews
| 5 This is the best school in America and 3 of my children have attended here. 100% graduation rate. Best children. Strong discipline. Made AYP every year with 100% in most subjects. - Posted by Parent - swash |
| 2 Thie is the worst school in America and I will never let my children go here. - Posted by Parent - jomen |
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