Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School's student population of 174 students has grown by 104% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary 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 Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#967 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
88%
21%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School is ranked #967 out of 1,761 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School?
174 students attend Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School offer ?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School part of?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School located?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School is located in the Burlington neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in Burlington.
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