Chickasaw Middle

Summary:

Chickasaw Middle is a public middle school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 322 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 136 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Chickasaw Middle has a predominantly African American student population, with over 96% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

Chickasaw Middle consistently performs poorly on state assessments compared to the district and state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 6.7% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 18.2% for the district and 36.1% for the state. Similarly, the school's science proficiency rates across all grades were only 7.4%, compared to 23.5% for the district and 43.1% for the state. Chickasaw Middle has been ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Tennessee for several years, ranking 585 out of 594 middle schools in the state in the 2022-2023 school year, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data reveals a stark contrast between Chickasaw Middle and some of the nearby schools, such as Maxine Smith STEAM Academy, which is also part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. Maxine Smith STEAM Academy consistently outperforms Chickasaw Middle and the district as a whole on state assessments, with 75.5% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to only 6.7% at Chickasaw Middle. This highlights the significant racial disparities in academic performance, with Chickasaw Middle's predominantly African American student population performing much lower than the state and district averages.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4060 Westmont Rd
Memphis, TN 38109-4269

(901) 416-8134

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,882

Feeder schools for Chickasaw Middle:

Elementary:	Double Tree Elementary
	Levi Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 24.6

Number of students: 362

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.5%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chickasaw Middle is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.29. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.5%), Hispanic (1.4%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chickasaw Middle is 24.6. 31 middle schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chickasaw Middle is $11,882. 30 middle schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Chickasaw Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

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

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Rank History for Chickasaw Middle

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Rank History for all students at Chickasaw Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2017	26.33	307^th	362	15.2%
2018	19.89	475^th	563	15.6%
2019	6.19	567^th	574	1.2%
2022	5.81	566^th	569	0.5%
2023	5.29	585^th	594	1.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Chickasaw Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	53.11	81^st	279	71.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chickasaw Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	32.21	349^th	481	27.4%
2019	12.45	468^th	490	4.5%
2023	9.42	508^th	514	1.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Chickasaw Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	7.26	522^nd	529	1.3%
2022	6.01	547^th	552	0.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Chickasaw Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	6.48	522^nd	523	0.2%
2023	7.17	546^th	557	2.0%
2024	4.26	559^th	560	0.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Chickasaw Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	35.40	171^st	284	39.8%
2019	13.98	288^th	293	1.7%
2022	15.39	282^nd	299	5.7%
2023	14.14	307^th	316	2.8%

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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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chickasaw Middle

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	2	467	0	0	1	3	473
2015	0	426	1	1	0	8	436
2016	2	391	2	0	0	7	402
2017	1	285	0	0	0	0	286
2018	1	297	2	0	0	6	306
2019	2	347	3	0	0	8	360
2020	2	349	3	0	0	7	361
2021	1	346	5	0	0	13	365
2022	0	301	3	0	0	5	309
2023	0	311	6	0	0	5	322
2024	1	353	5	0	0	3	362

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 Chickasaw Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	473	32.2	14.6	95.1
2015	436	24.0	18.1	98.2
2016	402	22.0	18.2	95.5
2017	286	19.9	14.3	n/a
2018	306	20.4	15.0	n/a
2019	360	19.9	18.0	n/a
2020	361	13.8	26.1	n/a
2021	365	17.5	20.8	n/a
2022	309	18.7	16.4	n/a
2023	322	23.0	14.0	n/a
2024	362	14.6	24.6	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 Chickasaw Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	473	32.2	14.6	95.1
2015	436	24.0	18.1	98.2
2016	402	22.0	18.2	95.5
2017	286	19.9	14.3	n/a
2018	306	20.4	15.0	n/a
2019	360	19.9	18.0	n/a
2020	361	13.8	26.1	n/a
2021	365	17.5	20.8	n/a
2022	309	18.7	16.4	n/a
2023	322	23.0	14.0	n/a
2024	362	14.6	24.6	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chickasaw Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$893 (7.6%)	$10,142 (86.0%)	$11,790
2020	$926 (8.8%)	$8,976 (85.0%)	$10,554
2021	$1,558 (14.4%)	$8,494 (78.7%)	$10,788
2022	$2,511 (18.8%)	$9,991 (74.9%)	$13,340
2023	$2,478 (20.9%)	$8,534 (71.8%)	$11,882

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chickasaw Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 567^th of 574 Middle schools	Ranks 585^th of 594 Middle schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chickasaw Middle)	6.5	6.7	0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	20	18.2	1.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.4	36.1	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	360	322	10.6%
African American	347	311	10.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	8	5	37.5%

Schools Near Chickasaw Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Science (2024)				TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chickasaw Middle	Public	6-8	4060 Westmont Rd	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8134	362	15	24.6		1 (0.3%)	353 (97.5%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)								(n/a)													8.3	5.6					$11,882	$2,478	$8,534
City University School Girls Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-8	1475 East Shelby DR	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 775-2219	100	8	12.0		0 (0.0%)	91 (91.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)	21.6	466^th of 587 public middle schools	20.6%		15.6	507^th of 594 public middle schools	14.6%	41		16.0	32.0	15.3	11.4	16.0	28.0	17.6			22.9	24.0	20.0	22.4	20.6	24.0	32.0	25.0	$18,641	$3,643	$12,725
Havenview Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1481 Hester Rd	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-3092	754	36	21.1		2 (0.3%)	706 (93.6%)	12 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.4%)	8.9	560^th of 587 public middle schools	4.6%		7.8	567^th of 594 public middle schools	4.5%	7		7.8	11.8	7.6	14.1	10.3	7.8	10.9			14.7	12.7	11.3	12.9	8.6	20.7	19.2	15.9	$13,074	$2,698	$9,651
A. Maceo Walker Middle	Public	6-8	1900 East Raines RD	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-1030	637	35	18.2		5 (0.8%)	577 (90.6%)	28 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.2%)	10.2	544^th of 587 public middle schools	7.3%		12.1	533^rd of 594 public middle schools	10.3%	11		15.6	16.0	12.3	5.3	11.4	6.4	7.9			12.3	12.3	13.9	12.8	16.0	24.6	20.3	20.5	$13,024	$3,615	$8,687
Memphis Scholars Raleigh-Egypt	Public, Charter	6-8	1380 Pennsylvania Avenue	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7874	63	6	14.1		0 (0.0%)	62 (98.4%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.3	573^rd of 587 public middle schools	2.4%					(n/a)		14.3		6.8	7.7	9.5		6.7					8.3		7.7	9.5		6.8
Veritas College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-8	1500 Dunn AVE	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 526-1900	135	11	12.2		0 (0.0%)	125 (92.6%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	9	558^th of 587 public middle schools	4.9%		12.5	530^th of 594 public middle schools	10.8%	28	6.8		10.8	7.1	6.8	8.9	16.2	10.3			9.1	11.1	8.1	9.5	20.5	24.4	8.1	18.3	$19,979	$5,577	$14,086
Oakhaven Middle	Public	6-8	3125 Ladbrook Rd	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2380	270	16	17.4		2 (0.7%)	213 (78.9%)	47 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	4.7	585^th of 587 public middle schools	0.3%		5.6	584^th of 594 public middle schools	1.7%	1					8.0		5.1	5.4			10.3	7.4		6.9	10.3	7.4		6.6	$11,955	$2,463	$9,177
Bellevue Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	575 S Bellevue Blvd	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4488	606	35	17.4		7 (1.2%)	527 (87.0%)	37 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.3%)	26.9	433^rd of 587 public middle schools	26.2%		29.6	423^rd of 594 public middle schools	28.8%	10	10.5	14.5	18.9	14.5	18.4	23.3	14.4	18.8	53.8	53.8	27.7	51.0	24.6	35.1	29.5	38.5	30.1	32.9	$12,795	$2,416	$9,517
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	168 Jefferson AVE	Memphis	38103	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 474-0955	349	26	13.4		9 (2.6%)	316 (90.5%)	16 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	34.3	385^th of 587 public middle schools	34.4%		24.5	449^th of 594 public middle schools	24.4%	64	24.6	13.5	29.6	22.9	19.0	17.5	13.3	16.9			31.0	25.0	30.6	29.2	51.4	50.5	42.9	48.7	$21,014	$6,086	$14,613
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy	Public	6-8	750 E Parkway S	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 416-4536	397	24	16.8		120 (30.2%)	215 (54.2%)	33 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.3%)	98.2	9^th of 587 public middle schools	98.5%		96.7	17^th of 594 public middle schools	97.1%	8	62.2	64.8		68.8	76.4	76.5	65.1	73.3			87.2	86.8		87.0	87.8	89.0	88.1	88.3	$11,963	$2,001	$9,014

Frequently Asked Questions about Chickasaw Middle

What is the racial makeup of Chickasaw Middle?

Students at Chickasaw Middle are 98% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Chickasaw Middle in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

How many students attend Chickasaw Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 362 students attended Chickasaw Middle.

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