Kirby Middle School

6670 E Raines Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
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Bottom 50%
Serving 446 students in grades 6-8, Kirby 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kirby Middle School's student population of 446 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
446 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Kirby Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kirby Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1719 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤1%
28%
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3%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
13%
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Black
83%
21%
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White
2%
60%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kirby Middle School's ranking?
Kirby Middle School is ranked #1719 out of 1,721 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Kirby Middle School?
446 students attend Kirby Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Kirby Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirby Middle School?
Kirby Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kirby Middle School offer ?
Kirby Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kirby Middle School part of?
Kirby Middle School is part of Achievement School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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