Bellevue Middle

Summary:

Bellevue Middle is a public middle school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 594 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bellevue Middle has a predominantly African American student population, with 87.04% of students identifying as African American.

Bellevue Middle consistently performs below the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 14.5% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 18.8% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 20% and 22.4% for the district, and 39.7% and 37.6% for the state, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 309 out of 574 Tennessee middle schools in 2018-2019 to 429 out of 580 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. While Bellevue Middle ranks in the top 50% of Tennessee middle schools for African American and Hispanic students, it ranks in the bottom 25% for female, male, and gifted and talented students.

Bellevue Middle's academic performance is significantly lower than that of nearby high-performing schools, such as University Middle and Maxine Smith STEAM Academy, which rank among the top 5% and 2% of Tennessee middle schools, respectively. The significant performance gaps and disparities in performance among different student subgroups at Bellevue Middle suggest potential equity issues that need to be addressed through targeted interventions and support to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 575 S Bellevue Blvd
       Memphis, TN  38104-4528


(901) 416-4488

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
433rd of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend Bellevue Middle usually attend:

High:    Central High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  594

Racial breakdown:

African American:
87.0%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.9% Help


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Compare Details Bellevue Middle ranks worse than 73.8% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.88. (See more...)
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Bellevue Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellevue Middle 433rd of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Bellevue Middle in the ranking list.)

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bellevue Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bellevue Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.13 313th 563 44.4%
2019 43.71 309th 574 46.2%
2021 16.74 476th 576 17.4%
2022 28.14 409th 569 28.1%
2023 29.62 423rd 594 28.8%
2024 26.88 433rd 587 26.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bellevue Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.99 46th 260 82.3%
2024 44.72 124th 299 58.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bellevue Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.06 84th 481 82.5%
2019 60.00 136th 490 72.2%
2021 21.99 394th 483 18.4%
2022 34.42 310th 495 37.4%
2023 43.24 269th 514 47.7%
2024 37.87 302nd 510 40.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Bellevue Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.65 305th 529 42.3%
2021 17.17 447th 538 16.9%
2022 31.92 380th 552 31.2%
2023 31.92 382nd 560 31.8%
2024 24.96 429th 554 22.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bellevue Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.57 32nd 35 8.6%
2021 4.93 39th 39 0.0%
2022 26.37 22nd 23 4.3%
2023 16.95 15th 17 11.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bellevue Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.62 279th 523 46.7%
2021 17.48 436th 529 17.6%
2022 21.69 424th 540 21.5%
2023 28.00 408th 557 26.8%
2024 29.18 403rd 560 28.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Bellevue Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.89 73rd 284 74.3%
2019 62.24 78th 293 73.4%
2021 30.60 170th 277 38.6%
2022 42.39 140th 299 53.2%
2023 47.46 135th 316 57.3%
2024 43.30 147th 318 53.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bellevue Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.17 110th 219 49.8%
2019 42.18 120th 228 47.4%
2021 25.74 199th 261 23.8%
2022 82.21 30th 275 89.1%
2023 63.94 82nd 285 71.2%
2024 45.48 144th 285 49.5%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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.

Bellevue Middle Test Scores
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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a student
Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Open Quote This school is a great place to learn and get foundations to prepare your child for the outside world. It has provided me with many opportunities that I am grateful for and the staff is extraordinary. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bellevue Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 10 436 14 16 0 0 5 0 481
2015 3 416 10 20 1 0 8 0 458
2016 5 438 9 20 1 0 9 0 482
2017 7 477 8 20 0 1 16 0 529
2018 12 485 10 29 1 1 13 0 551
2019 6 504 5 30 1 1 20 0 567
2020 7 532 7 26 0 1 23 0 596
2021 4 516 7 25 0 0 21 0 573
2022 3 483 5 30 0 0 20 0 541
2023 9 517 4 36 0 0 28 0 594

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 Bellevue Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 481 32.0 15.0 78.4
2015 458 24.0 19.0 66.4
2016 482 25.0 19.2 68.9
2017 529 25.8 20.5 n/a
2018 551 31.5 17.4 n/a
2019 567 30.8 18.4 n/a
2020 596 31.4 18.9 n/a
2021 573 32.5 17.6 n/a
2022 541 32.8 16.4 n/a
2023 594 33.6 17.6 n/a

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 Bellevue Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 481 32.0 15.0 78.4
2015 458 24.0 19.0 66.4
2016 482 25.0 19.2 68.9
2017 529 25.8 20.5 n/a
2018 551 31.5 17.4 n/a
2019 567 30.8 18.4 n/a
2020 596 31.4 18.9 n/a
2021 573 32.5 17.6 n/a
2022 541 32.8 16.4 n/a
2023 594 33.6 17.6 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bellevue Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $623 (5.4%) $10,045 (87.3%) $11,509
2020 $731 (6.9%) $9,090 (85.8%) $10,591
2021 $1,217 (11.1%) $8,911 (81.5%) $10,933
2022 $2,714 (20.0%) $9,948 (73.3%) $13,574
2023 $2,416 (18.9%) $9,517 (74.4%) $12,795

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bellevue Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 309th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 423rd of 594 Middle schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Middle)33.813.5
 20.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)22.211.9
 10.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Middle)27.426.9
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)19.220.3
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Bellevue Middle)33.124.4
 8.7%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)21.222.7
 1.5%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Middle)17.15.6
 11.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)17.512.7
 4.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Middle)27.116.2
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)2018.2
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Bellevue Middle)3220.6
 11.4%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)25.422.1
 3.3%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Middle)41.626.3
 15.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)20.912.5
 8.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Middle)19.421
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)13.413.9
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Algebra I (Bellevue Middle)47.418.2
 29.2%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)59.435.8
 23.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)75.669.2
 6.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bellevue Middle)74.237.9
 36.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)22.821.7
 1.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Bellevue Middle)2915.2
 13.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)27.217
 10.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bellevue Middle)24.621.5
 3.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)20.620.7
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Bellevue Middle)54.518.2
 36.3%
   All Grades Algebra I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)12.17.7
 4.4%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.420.7
 6.7%
All Grades Social Studies (Bellevue Middle)46.127.8
 18.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)23.122.2
 0.9%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students567594
 4.8%
African American504517
 2.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic3036
 20%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White69
 50%
Two or More Races2028
 40%


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Bellevue Middle ranks 433rd of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 594 students attended Bellevue Middle.

Students at Bellevue Middle are 87% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% White.

Students who attend Bellevue Middle usually go on to attend Central High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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