Serving 390 students in grades 6-8, Memphis Business 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 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Memphis Business Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Memphis Business Academy Middle School's student population of 390 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Memphis Business 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 Memphis Business Academy Middle School is 0.37, 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
#1521 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
77%
21%
White
2%
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
55%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Memphis Business Academy Middle School is ranked #1521 out of 1,761 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Memphis Business Academy Middle School?
390 students attend Memphis Business Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Memphis Business Academy Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Business Academy Middle School?
Memphis Business Academy Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Business Academy Middle School offer ?
Memphis Business Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Memphis Business Academy Middle School part of?
Memphis Business Academy Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Business Academy Middle School located?
Memphis Business Academy Middle School is located in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 21 other public schools located in Frayser.
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