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Colonial Middle School vs. Bellevue Middle School

Should you attend Colonial Middle School or Bellevue Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Colonial Middle School
1370 Colonial Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Bellevue Middle School
575 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,088 students in grades 6-8, Colonial 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 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 606 students in grades 6-8, Bellevue 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 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,088 students
606 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Colonial Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bellevue Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Colonial Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bellevue Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Colonial Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bellevue Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1366 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#1422 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Colonial Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bellevue Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(22-23 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colonial Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellevue Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
26%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colonial Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellevue Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
22%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colonial Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellevue Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Colonial Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bellevue Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
376
201
Grade 7 Students
362
216
Grade 8 Students
350
189

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Colonial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bellevue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
39%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Colonial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bellevue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
54%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Colonial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bellevue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Colonial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bellevue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Colonial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bellevue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Colonial Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bellevue Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Colonial Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bellevue Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Colonial Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bellevue Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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