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 is 3% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School's student population of 228 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Kipp Memphis Academy 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 Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1748 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
31%
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%
14%
Black
92%
21%
White
n/a
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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
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Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School is ranked #1748 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School often compared to?
Kipp Memphis Academy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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
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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