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Colonial Middle School

1370 Colonial Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,000 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 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). 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 16:1 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 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,000 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Colonial Middle School's student population of 1,000 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,000 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Colonial Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonial Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1366 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Colonial Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colonial Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colonial Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Colonial Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Colonial Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Colonial Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
36%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Colonial Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
56%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Colonial Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Colonial Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Colonial Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colonial Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Colonial Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Colonial Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colonial Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonial Middle School's ranking?
Colonial Middle School is ranked #1366 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Colonial Middle School often compared to?
Colonial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Station Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Colonial Middle School?
1,000 students attend Colonial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Colonial Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonial Middle School?
Colonial Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colonial Middle School offer ?
Colonial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Colonial Middle School part of?
Colonial Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Colonial Middle School located?
Colonial Middle School is located in the Colonial Acres neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Colonial Acres.

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5   2/21/2019
outstanding. wishing i could go back!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mhm

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,000 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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