Georgian Hills Middle

Summary:

Georgian Hills Middle is a public middle school located in Memphis, Tennessee, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 320 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 97.81% of students identifying as African American.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $12,666, Georgian Hills Middle consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Tennessee, with proficiency rates ranging from just 6.6% in English Language Arts to 19% in 8th grade Mathematics. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages, and it ranks particularly low for female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to nearby schools like Craigmont Middle and Treadwell Middle School, which outperform Georgian Hills Middle across all subject areas and grade levels, the school's struggles become even more evident.

The high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds at Georgian Hills Middle may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges, as research has shown that students from low-income families often face additional obstacles that can impact their educational outcomes. The significant performance gaps between Georgian Hills Middle and the surrounding schools, as well as the disparities in performance among different student subgroups, raise concerns about equity and access to quality education for all students in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3925 Denver St
       Memphis, TN  38127


(901) 416-3740

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
562nd of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend Georgian Hills Middle usually attend:

High:    Trezevant High

Feeder schools for Georgian Hills Middle:

Elementary:    Hawkins Mill Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.8%
Two or more races:
1.6%
Hispanic:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.6% Help


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Compare Details Georgian Hills Middle ranks worse than 95.7% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.79. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Georgian Hills Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Georgian Hills Middle 562nd of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Georgian Hills 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 Georgian Hills Middle

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Rank History for all students at Georgian Hills Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.13 563rd 563 0.0%
2023 7.59 570th 594 4.0%
2024 8.79 562nd 587 4.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Georgian Hills Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.57 481st 481 0.0%
2023 14.88 478th 514 7.0%
2024 14.65 478th 510 6.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Georgian Hills Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.70 551st 552 0.2%
2023 7.97 538th 560 3.9%
2024 9.07 529th 554 4.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Georgian Hills Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.26 545th 557 2.2%
2024 8.37 534th 560 4.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Georgian Hills Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.49 283rd 284 0.4%
2023 17.29 289th 316 8.5%
2024 17.50 285th 318 10.4%
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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.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Georgian Hills Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 1 325 0 2 0 0 0 0 328
2015 1 304 0 2 0 0 3 0 310
2016 2 288 0 2 1 0 3 0 296
2017 2 303 0 1 0 0 7 0 313
2018 4 251 0 1 0 0 4 0 260
2019 3 298 1 1 0 0 6 0 309
2020 2 317 0 5 0 0 7 0 331
2021 1 315 1 6 0 0 7 0 330
2022 5 288 0 5 0 0 8 0 306
2023 0 313 0 2 0 0 5 0 320

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 Georgian Hills Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 328 18.9 17.3 98.5
2015 310 16.0 19.3 95.8
2016 296 20.0 14.8 94.6
2017 313 16.3 19.2 n/a
2018 260 20.3 12.8 n/a
2019 309 24.4 12.6 n/a
2020 331 17.6 18.8 n/a
2021 330 23.0 14.3 n/a
2022 306 20.5 14.9 n/a
2023 320 18.6 17.1 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 Georgian Hills Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 328 18.9 17.3 98.5
2015 310 16.0 19.3 95.8
2016 296 20.0 14.8 94.6
2017 313 16.3 19.2 n/a
2018 260 20.3 12.8 n/a
2019 309 24.4 12.6 n/a
2020 331 17.6 18.8 n/a
2021 330 23.0 14.3 n/a
2022 306 20.5 14.9 n/a
2023 320 18.6 17.1 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 Georgian Hills Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,195 (8.6%) $11,683 (84.3%) $13,861
2020 $1,076 (8.8%) $10,368 (85.2%) $12,163
2021 $1,748 (13.8%) $9,819 (77.5%) $12,666
2022 $2,830 (19.6%) $10,846 (74.9%) $14,474
2023 $3,122 (22.7%) $9,648 (70.2%) $13,746

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Georgian Hills 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgian Hills Middle)5.26.4
 1.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)2018.2
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students309320
 3.6%
African American298313
 5%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races65
 16.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Georgian Hills Middle

Students at Georgian Hills Middle are 98% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Georgian Hills Middle usually go on to attend Trezevant High

Georgian Hills Middle ranks in the bottom 4.3% of Tennessee middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Georgian Hills Middle.


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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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