Serving 498 students in grades 6-9, Mt. Pisgah Middle/high 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 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MT Pisgah Middle School serves the eastern part of Cordova, TN, covering an area of approximately 34.7 square miles, with typical drives to the school taking about 10-12 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high's student population of 498 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Pisgah Middle/high is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1550 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Black
78%
20%
White
3%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Pisgah Middle/high's ranking?
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high is ranked #1550 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mt. Pisgah Middle/high often compared to?
Mt. Pisgah Middle/highis often viewed alongside schools like Cordova Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Mt. Pisgah Middle/high?
498 students attend Mt. Pisgah Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mt. Pisgah Middle/high students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mt. Pisgah Middle/high offer ?
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt. Pisgah Middle/high part of?
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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