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Shelby County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 75 public middle schools serving 34,647 students in Shelby County School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Tennessee.
Public Middle Schools in Shelby County School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
222 Schools
678 Schools
# Students
105,697 Students
324,844 Students
# Teachers
6,725 Teachers
21,390 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Shelby County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Graduation Rate
78%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.57
# American Indian Students
61 Students
470 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,091 Students
6,120 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
18,564 Students
39,214 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
12%
# Black Students
76,302 Students
65,875 Students
% Black Students
72%
20%
# White Students
6,218 Students
200,284 Students
% White Students
6%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
36 Students
297 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,425 Students
12,584 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,387
3,854
# Students in K Grade:
8,617
9,405
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,695
9,008
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8,208
9,218
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8,438
9,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
8,197
10,547
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,279
20,913
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,097
68,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
7,739
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,776
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,523
9,496
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,510
7,741
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,775
7,342
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,456
7,500
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,113 is higher than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,083 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,386 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$1,383 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,113
$12,157
Spending / Student
$13,083
$11,647
Best Shelby County School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maxine Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
White Station Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5465 Mason Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: #33.
University Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Innovation Dr
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5250 Tulane Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Grades: K-8
| 599 students
Rank: #55.
E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7662 Benjestown Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 843-8170
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 843-8170
Grades: K-8
| 352 students
Rank: #66.
Germantown Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Cd Smith Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2338
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2338
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Memphis Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3772 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-5783
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-5783
Grades: 4-12
| 985 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Grades: PK-12
| 125 students
Rank: #99.
Snowden Elementary/middle
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Grades: PK-8
| 1,288 students
Rank: #1010.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 379-5750
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 379-5750
Grades: 6-12
| 759 students
Rank: #1111.
Compass Community School Midtown Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 N. Mclean Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-6700
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students
Rank: #1212.
Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3572 Emerald St
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
Rank: #1313.
Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10280 Godwin Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 873-8160
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 873-8160
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Rank: #1414.
Colonial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1370 Colonial Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8980
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8980
Grades: 6-8
| 985 students
Rank: #1515.
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2718 Lamar Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 743-6700
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 743-6700
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
Rank: #1616.
Journey East Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6870 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 567-7086
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 567-7086
Grades: K-8
| 385 students
Rank: #1717.
Bellevue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4488
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4488
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #1818.
Treadwell Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 N Highland St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #1919.
Memphis Business Hickory Hill Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 358-1651
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 358-1651
Grades: 6-8
| 38 students
Rank: #2020.
Mt. Pisgah Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Pisgah Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 756-2386
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 756-2386
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Power Center Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5449 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 333-6874
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 333-6874
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Ridgeway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6333 Quince Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-1588
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-1588
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Hale Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Leadership Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4190 Elliston Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Grades: K-7
| 357 students
Rank: #2525.
Dexter Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6998 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 373-3134
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 373-3134
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Compass Community School Berclair Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3880 Forrest
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Compass Community School Frayser Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3690 Thomas St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 866-9084
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 866-9084
Grades: K-8
| 199 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Ida B. Wells Es/ms
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
995 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3210
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3210
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Northaven Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5157 N Circle Rd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-8580
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-8580
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Rank: #3030.
Highland Oaks Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Meadowbriar Trl
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-0340
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-0340
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #3131.
Hamilton School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1478 Wilson St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7832
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7832
Grades: PK-8
| 643 students
Rank: #3232.
Grandview Heights Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2342 Clifton Rd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Craigmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3455 Covington Pike
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-7780
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-7780
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Freedom Preparatory Flagship
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5132 Jonetta St
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Grades: 6-12
| 828 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Woodstock Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5885 Woodstock Cuba Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 358-8590
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 358-8590
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
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