Serving 228 students in grades 6-8, Kipp Memphis Academy 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 7% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Top Rankings
Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1619 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
92%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School's ranking?
Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School is ranked #1619 out of 1,728 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School?
228 students attend Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School?
Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School offer ?
Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School part of?
Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School located?
Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 3 other public schools located in Hyde Park.
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