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Melrose High School

2870 Deadrick Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 697 students in grades 9-12, Melrose High 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 2% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Melrose High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Melrose High School's student population of 697 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
697 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 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
Melrose High 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 Melrose High School is 0.24, 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)
#1724 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Melrose High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Melrose High 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.
10%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Melrose High 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.
6-9%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Melrose High 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
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Melrose High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Melrose High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
87%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Melrose High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Melrose High 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
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Melrose High 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 Melrose High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Melrose High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-64%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Melrose High School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Melrose High 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Melrose High 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 Melrose High School's ranking?
Melrose High School is ranked #1724 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Melrose High School often compared to?
Melrose High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manassas High School, Hamilton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Melrose High School?
The graduation rate of Melrose High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Melrose High School?
697 students attend Melrose High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Melrose High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melrose High School?
Melrose High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Melrose High School offer ?
Melrose High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Melrose High School part of?
Melrose High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Melrose High School located?
Melrose High School is located in the Orange Mound neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in Orange Mound.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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