Corry Middle School (Closed 2015)

2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 273 students in grades 6-8, Corry 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 was 8% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
273 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
(13-14)
8%
52%
(13-14)
9%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Corry Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Corry Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
98%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Corry Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TN.
0.04
This chart display the diversity score of Corry Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Corry Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Corry Middle School?
273 students attend Corry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Corry Middle School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corry Middle School?
Corry Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Corry Middle School offer ?
Corry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Corry Middle School part of?
Corry Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.

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