Serving 228 students in grades 6-8, Kipp Memphis Academy 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 7% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1619 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
92%
20%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School's ranking?
Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School is ranked #1619 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 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School?
228 students attend Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School?
Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School offer ?
Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School part of?
Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School located?
Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 3 other public schools located in Hyde Park.
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