Hickory Ridge Middle

Summary:

Hickory Ridge Middle is a public middle school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 803 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.

Hickory Ridge Middle consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Tennessee middle schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 6-17% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science, compared to state averages of 35-44%. The school's performance is particularly low for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, such as American Way Middle, Germantown Middle, and Highland Oaks Middle, generally perform better than Hickory Ridge Middle on academic measures. Additionally, two nearby charter schools, Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast and Power Center Academy Middle, also outperform Hickory Ridge Middle, suggesting that the charter school model may be more effective in this context.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3920 Ridgeway RD
       Memphis, TN  38115-6363


(901) 416-9337

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
554th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend Hickory Ridge Middle usually attend:

High:    Kirby High

Feeder schools for Hickory Ridge Middle:

Elementary:    Belle Forest Community School
    Winridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  803

Racial breakdown:

African American:
77.1%
Hispanic:
20.4%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.7% Help


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Compare Details Hickory Ridge Middle is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hickory Ridge Middle ranks worse than 94.4% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.33. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2018 Rankings:

Hickory Ridge Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Hickory Ridge Middle 554th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge Middle

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.77 960th 997 3.7%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hickory Ridge Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.07 532nd 563 5.5%
2019 8.30 548th 574 4.5%
2021 7.44 553rd 576 4.0%
2022 11.47 516th 569 9.3%
2023 9.08 556th 594 6.4%
2024 9.33 554th 587 5.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.29 30th 39 23.1%
2024 33.41 54th 73 26.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.29 23rd 238 90.3%
2022 28.34 213th 260 18.1%
2023 33.98 180th 288 37.5%
2024 40.36 145th 299 51.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.16 448th 481 6.9%
2019 14.36 459th 490 6.3%
2021 11.24 469th 483 2.9%
2022 18.87 438th 495 11.5%
2023 16.46 465th 514 9.5%
2024 16.46 466th 510 8.6%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.30 23rd 23 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.32 510th 529 3.6%
2021 7.25 526th 538 2.2%
2022 12.45 489th 552 11.4%
2023 10.43 520th 560 7.1%
2024 10.66 515th 554 7.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.49 501st 523 4.2%
2021 8.37 506th 529 4.3%
2022 10.82 502nd 540 7.0%
2023 9.19 529th 557 5.0%
2024 10.61 522nd 560 6.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.86 243rd 284 14.4%
2019 15.38 280th 293 4.4%
2021 14.24 275th 277 0.7%
2022 23.98 227th 299 24.1%
2023 17.02 291st 316 7.9%
2024 18.63 277th 318 12.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.42 183rd 219 16.4%
2019 27.30 178th 228 21.9%
2021 24.82 207th 261 20.7%
2022 20.03 240th 275 12.7%
2023 24.71 227th 285 20.4%
2024 32.11 199th 285 30.2%
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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 Hickory Ridge Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 7 718 1 127 0 0 2 0 855
2015 8 743 1 138 2 0 10 0 902
2016 7 726 0 147 2 1 7 0 890
2017 8 721 1 168 1 1 10 0 910
2018 5 649 0 178 0 0 9 0 841
2019 5 713 0 160 0 0 11 0 889
2020 7 717 2 137 0 0 8 0 871
2021 5 668 2 116 0 0 16 0 807
2022 5 608 0 117 0 0 16 0 746
2023 4 619 0 164 0 0 16 0 803

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 Hickory Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 855 50.0 17.1 87.8
2015 902 47.0 19.1 88.2
2016 890 52.0 17.1 92.7
2017 910 47.7 19.0 n/a
2018 841 48.9 17.1 n/a
2019 889 48.7 18.2 n/a
2020 871 45.0 19.3 n/a
2021 807 44.7 18.0 n/a
2022 746 38.8 19.2 n/a
2023 803 47.1 17.0 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 Hickory Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 855 50.0 17.1 87.8
2015 902 47.0 19.1 88.2
2016 890 52.0 17.1 92.7
2017 910 47.7 19.0 n/a
2018 841 48.9 17.1 n/a
2019 889 48.7 18.2 n/a
2020 871 45.0 19.3 n/a
2021 807 44.7 18.0 n/a
2022 746 38.8 19.2 n/a
2023 803 47.1 17.0 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 Hickory Ridge Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $911 (8.2%) $9,522 (85.6%) $11,123
2020 $805 (7.7%) $9,050 (86.6%) $10,456
2021 $1,722 (15.9%) $8,635 (79.7%) $10,839
2022 $2,866 (21.9%) $9,516 (72.9%) $13,060
2023 $2,557 (20.6%) $9,126 (73.7%) $12,387

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hickory Ridge Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 548th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 556th of 594 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Ridge Middle)127.4
 4.6%
   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 (Hickory Ridge Middle)9.715.4
 5.7%
   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 (Hickory Ridge Middle)8.45.8
 2.6%
   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 (Hickory Ridge Middle)77.6
 0.6%
   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 (Hickory Ridge Middle)11.312.8
 1.5%
   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 (Hickory Ridge Middle)14.711
 3.7%
   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 (Hickory Ridge Middle)16.75.3
 11.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)20.911.3
 9.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.130.7
 4.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hickory Ridge Middle)6.316.2
 9.9%
   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 (Hickory Ridge Middle)11.66.5
 5.1%
   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 (Hickory Ridge Middle)8.713
 4.3%
   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 Social Studies (Hickory Ridge Middle)1010.7
 0.7%
   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 Students889803
 9.7%
African American713619
 13.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic160164
 2.5%
Pacific Islander00
White54
 20%
Two or More Races1116
 45.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Ridge Middle

Hickory Ridge Middle ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Tennessee middle schools.

Students who attend Hickory Ridge Middle usually go on to attend Kirby High

In the 2022-23 school year, 803 students attended Hickory Ridge Middle.

Students at Hickory Ridge Middle are 77% African American, 20% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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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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