Serving 584 students in grades 6-8, Appling Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Appling Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
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Appling Middle School's student population of 584 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
Appling Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Appling Middle School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#319 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
25%
21%
White
57%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Appling Middle School is ranked #319 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Appling Middle School often compared to?
Appling Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmore Park Middle School, Bon Lin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Appling Middle School?
584 students attend Appling Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Appling Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appling Middle School?
Appling Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Appling Middle School offer ?
Appling Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Appling Middle School part of?
Appling Middle School is part of Bartlett School District.
In what neighborhood is Appling Middle School located?
Appling Middle School is located in the Appling Lake neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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