Memphis JuniorSenior High School

Summary:

Memphis JuniorSenior High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in the Memphis Community Schools district, with a student population of 409 in the predominantly White community of Memphis, Michigan.

While the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from as high as 183 out of 799 Michigan high schools in 2013-2014 to as low as 528 out of 743 in 2023-2024, its four-year graduation rate has been relatively high, ranging from 89% to 96.4% in recent years. However, the school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.7% in 2018-2019 to 21.1% in 2022-2023, which may be impacting its academic performance. The school's test scores on standardized assessments like the M-Step and SAT have been mixed compared to state and district averages, with strengths in some areas but struggles in others, particularly in mathematics and science.

Compared to nearby schools like Almont High School and Anchor Bay High School, which generally outperform Memphis JuniorSenior High School in terms of statewide rankings, test scores, and other key metrics, the school faces additional challenges due to its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 37.9% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This suggests that the Memphis Community Schools district may need to examine the practices and strategies employed by higher-performing schools to identify areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 34130 Bordman Rd
       Memphis, MI  48041-4740


(810) 392-2186

District: Memphis Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
528th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,601 Help


Feeder schools for Memphis JuniorSenior High School:

Elementary:    Memphis Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  409

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.4%
Hispanic:
2.7%
African American:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.9% Help


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Compare Details Memphis JuniorSenior High School ranks better than 52% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details Memphis JuniorSenior High School ranks worse than 71.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.48. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Memphis JuniorSenior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), Hispanic (2.7%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memphis JuniorSenior High School is 17.5. (See more...)
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Compare Memphis JuniorSenior High School employs 23.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memphis JuniorSenior High School is $13,601.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memphis JuniorSenior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis JuniorSenior High School 431st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Memphis JuniorSenior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Memphis JuniorSenior High School 528th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Memphis JuniorSenior High School in the ranking list.)

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Memphis Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis Community Schools 278th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memphis JuniorSenior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Memphis JuniorSenior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 68.57 251st 921 72.7%
2015 61.63 326th 919 64.5%
2016 66.56 254th 894 71.6%
2017 59.59 278th 821 66.1%
2018 64.59 294th 838 64.9%
2019 56.45 306th 792 61.4%
2021 54.03 257th 675 61.9%
2022 59.39 260th 776 66.5%
2023 58.34 299th 883 66.1%
2024 47.95 431st 897 52.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Memphis JuniorSenior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.97 322nd 377 14.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Memphis JuniorSenior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.91 428th 815 47.5%
2019 46.09 361st 672 46.3%
2021 95.34 9th 523 98.3%
2022 72.25 112th 691 83.8%
2023 58.02 283rd 825 65.7%
2024 41.33 476th 836 43.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Memphis JuniorSenior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.69 308th 794 61.2%
2019 53.96 275th 658 58.2%
2021 50.68 202nd 521 61.2%
2022 44.52 328th 657 50.1%
2023 56.98 266th 770 65.5%
2024 52.73 297th 771 61.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Memphis JuniorSenior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.70 227th 797 71.5%
2019 50.63 278th 639 56.5%
2021 51.38 216th 540 60.0%
2022 63.50 183rd 658 72.2%
2023 50.44 330th 776 57.5%
2024 33.71 523rd 786 33.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Memphis JuniorSenior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.31 332nd 678 51.0%
2019 43.92 329th 624 47.3%
2021 45.41 282nd 577 51.1%
2022 47.91 296th 638 53.6%
2023 44.09 345th 688 49.9%
2024 32.17 488th 701 30.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Memphis JuniorSenior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Memphis JuniorSenior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.68 313th 705 55.6%
2007 60.45 374th 767 51.2%
2008 55.82 421st 750 43.9%
2009 71.40 246th 754 67.4%
2010 75.94 184th 765 75.9%
2011 66.00 334th 784 57.4%
2012 67.77 249th 773 67.8%
2013 53.13 412th 805 48.8%
2014 73.53 183rd 799 77.1%
2015 37.12 533rd 832 35.9%
2016 46.70 443rd 852 48.0%
2017 55.02 331st 835 60.4%
2018 34.56 519th 824 37.0%
2019 48.29 347th 666 47.9%
2021 32.49 390th 561 30.5%
2022 43.45 336th 531 36.7%
2023 60.16 258th 735 64.9%
2024 27.48 528th 743 28.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Memphis JuniorSenior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.69 518th 755 31.4%
2019 53.42 234th 532 56.0%
2023 61.07 207th 614 66.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Memphis JuniorSenior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.39 495th 710 30.3%
2019 46.36 300th 554 45.8%
2021 37.08 296th 462 35.9%
2022 48.58 237th 416 43.0%
2023 42.29 351st 611 42.6%
2024 28.38 439th 619 29.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Memphis JuniorSenior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.97 489th 707 30.8%
2019 39.90 334th 543 38.5%
2021 35.76 309th 472 34.5%
2023 65.04 178th 611 70.9%
2024 22.54 505th 633 20.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Memphis JuniorSenior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.58 549th 708 22.5%
2019 35.88 383rd 582 34.2%
2021 25.64 404th 516 21.7%
2022 31.40 369th 492 25.0%
2023 54.23 264th 647 59.2%
2024 16.25 561st 638 12.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Memphis JuniorSenior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 306 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1989 291 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1990 261 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1991 261 9 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 271
1992 270 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1993 263 5 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 271
1994 270 6 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 277
1995 259 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1996 259 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1997 263 6 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 276
1998 272 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1999 271 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2000 276 7 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 291 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2002 312 7 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 312 7 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 337 6 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2005 346 10 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 354 10 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2007 352 9 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2008 329 13 2 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 347
2009 337 12 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2010 340 9 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2011 322 14 1 3 0 0 1 0 341
2012 287 9 1 5 0 0 0 0 302
2013 257 8 2 8 0 0 1 0 276
2014 490 18 2 14 1 0 1 0 526
2015 491 13 1 14 1 0 1 0 521
2016 466 6 2 14 1 0 1 0 490
2017 458 7 2 11 4 1 1 0 484
2018 468 6 2 9 1 0 0 0 486
2019 459 3 2 6 0 0 2 0 472
2020 462 2 1 5 0 0 1 0 471
2021 422 3 2 6 0 0 1 0 434
2022 418 3 2 5 0 0 2 0 430
2023 390 3 2 11 0 3 0 0 409

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Memphis JuniorSenior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 n/a n/a n/a
1989 298 n/a n/a 8.4
1990 269 15.0 17.9 6.3
1991 271 n/a n/a n/a
1992 275 n/a n/a n/a
1993 271 n/a 0.0 0
1994 277 15.2 18.2 4
1995 268 16.0 16.8 4.5
1996 268 16.0 16.8 4.5
1997 276 0.0 0.0 4.3
1998 276 14.0 19.7 7.2
1999 277 17.0 16.3 8.3
2000 289 15.2 19.0 7.6
2001 299 15.4 19.4 7
2002 324 14.8 21.9 15.1
2003 324 14.8 21.9 15.1
2004 349 17.2 20.3 19.2
2005 361 17.8 20.3 16.1
2006 367 19.4 18.9 21.8
2007 367 19.6 18.7 21.3
2008 347 18.0 19.3 21.3
2009 354 16.4 21.6 28.8
2010 353 17.4 20.2 36.5
2011 341 15.6 21.8 35.5
2012 302 16.6 18.1 37.7
2013 276 14.2 19.4 27.2
2014 526 25.8 20.3 38.2
2015 521 24.0 21.7 29.9
2016 490 23.0 21.3 27.6
2017 484 23.0 21.0 28.3
2018 486 23.6 20.5 34.2
2019 472 25.3 18.6 31.4
2020 471 23.2 20.2 29.9
2021 434 27.9 15.5 31.8
2022 430 26.1 16.4 35.3
2023 409 23.3 17.5 37.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Memphis JuniorSenior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 n/a n/a n/a
1989 298 n/a n/a 8.4
1990 269 15.0 17.9 6.3
1991 271 n/a n/a n/a
1992 275 n/a n/a n/a
1993 271 n/a 0.0 0
1994 277 15.2 18.2 4
1995 268 16.0 16.8 4.5
1996 268 16.0 16.8 4.5
1997 276 0.0 0.0 4.3
1998 276 14.0 19.7 7.2
1999 277 17.0 16.3 8.3
2000 289 15.2 19.0 7.6
2001 299 15.4 19.4 7
2002 324 14.8 21.9 15.1
2003 324 14.8 21.9 15.1
2004 349 17.2 20.3 19.2
2005 361 17.8 20.3 16.1
2006 367 19.4 18.9 21.8
2007 367 19.6 18.7 21.3
2008 347 18.0 19.3 21.3
2009 354 16.4 21.6 28.8
2010 353 17.4 20.2 36.5
2011 341 15.6 21.8 35.5
2012 302 16.6 18.1 37.7
2013 276 14.2 19.4 27.2
2014 526 25.8 20.3 38.2
2015 521 24.0 21.7 29.9
2016 490 23.0 21.3 27.6
2017 484 23.0 21.0 28.3
2018 486 23.6 20.5 34.2
2019 472 25.3 18.6 31.4
2020 471 23.2 20.2 29.9
2021 434 27.9 15.5 31.8
2022 430 26.1 16.4 35.3
2023 409 23.3 17.5 37.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Memphis JuniorSenior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $892 (9.6%) $8,437 (90.4%) $9,329
2020 $956 (10.5%) $8,160 (89.5%) $9,116
2021 $1,506 (13.6%) $9,567 (86.4%) $11,073
2022 $2,526 (21.4%) $9,276 (78.6%) $11,802
2023 $1,457 (10.7%) $12,144 (89.3%) $13,601

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Memphis JuniorSenior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 306th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 299th of 883 Middle schools
 4.8%
Ranks 347th of 666 High schoolsRanks 258th of 735 High schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis JuniorSenior High School)36.629.6
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Community Schools)36.629.6
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Memphis JuniorSenior High School)28.214.8
 13.4%
   6th Grade Math (Memphis Community Schools)28.214.8
 13.4%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis JuniorSenior High School)53.646.8
 6.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Community Schools)53.646.8
 6.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Memphis JuniorSenior High School)48.232.3
 15.9%
   7th Grade Math (Memphis Community Schools)48.232.3
 15.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Memphis JuniorSenior High School)24.230.2
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Memphis Community Schools)24.230.2
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis JuniorSenior High School)65.661.4
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Community Schools)65.661.4
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Memphis JuniorSenior High School)49.245.5
 3.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Memphis Community Schools)49.245.5
 3.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Memphis JuniorSenior High School)45.535.2
 10.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Memphis Community Schools)45.535.2
 10.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Memphis JuniorSenior High School)55.853.7
 2.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Memphis Community Schools)55.853.7
 2.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Memphis JuniorSenior High School)27.333.3
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Memphis Community Schools)27.333.3
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students472409
 13.3%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic611
 83.3%
Pacific Islander03
White459390
 15%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.4%37.9%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Memphis JuniorSenior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 409 students attended Memphis JuniorSenior High School.

Students at Memphis JuniorSenior High School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.

Memphis JuniorSenior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Memphis Elementary School

Memphis JuniorSenior High School ranks 528th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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