Serving 147 students in grades 6-8, Kipp Memphis University 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
99%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Kipp Memphis University Middle School?
147 students attend Kipp Memphis University Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Kipp Memphis University Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Memphis University Middle School?
Kipp Memphis University Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Memphis University Middle School offer ?
Kipp Memphis University Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kipp Memphis University Middle School part of?
Kipp Memphis University Middle School is part of Achievement School District.
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