Is A. Maceo Walker Middle a good school?

A. Maceo Walker Middle ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Tennessee middle schools.

How many students attend A. Maceo Walker Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 637 students attended A. Maceo Walker Middle.

What is the racial makeup of A. Maceo Walker Middle?

Students at A. Maceo Walker Middle are 91% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

A. Maceo Walker Middle

Summary:

A. Maceo Walker Middle is a public middle school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 729 students in grades 6-8, with a predominantly African American student population. The school is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A. Maceo Walker Middle consistently performs significantly below the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.3% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 20% for the district and 39.7% for the state. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of middle schools in Tennessee, with rankings ranging from 506 out of 569 in 2021-2022 to 541 out of 580 in 2023-2024. When analyzing the performance of specific student subgroups, A. Maceo Walker Middle ranks particularly low for female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

In contrast, Maxine Smith STEAM Academy, located just 6.22 miles away, consistently ranks among the top 5% of middle schools in Tennessee and outperforms the state averages by a significant margin across all subjects and grade levels. This stark contrast in academic performance highlights the persistent opportunity gap that exists in the education system, likely reflecting broader societal inequities and the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1900 East Raines RD
Memphis, TN 38116

(901) 416-1030

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
544^th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,024

Feeder schools for A. Maceo Walker Middle:

Elementary:	Gardenview Elementary
	Robert R. Church Elementary
	Westhaven Elementary
	Winchester Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 637

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.6%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details A. Maceo Walker Middle ranks worse than 92.7% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 23^rd among 32 ranked middle schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.25. (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 (90.6%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A. Maceo Walker Middle is 18.2. 22 middle schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare A. Maceo Walker Middle employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at A. Maceo Walker Middle is $13,024. 17 middle schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A. Maceo Walker Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks A. Maceo Walker Middle 544^th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See A. Maceo Walker Middle in the ranking list.)

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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 all students at A. Maceo Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	23.42	452^nd	563	19.7%
2019	13.85	509^th	574	11.3%
2021	6.33	567^th	576	1.6%
2022	12.37	506^th	569	11.1%
2023	12.12	533^rd	594	10.3%
2024	10.25	544^th	587	7.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at A. Maceo Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	47.29	118^th	279	57.7%
2023	36.84	160^th	288	44.4%
2024	29.25	225^th	299	24.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A. Maceo Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	26.25	388^th	481	19.3%
2019	18.71	431^st	490	12.0%
2021	9.76	479^th	483	0.8%
2022	18.89	437^th	495	11.7%
2023	20.52	437^th	514	15.0%
2024	17.74	458^th	510	10.2%

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Rank History for Female students at A. Maceo Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	12.62	482^nd	529	8.9%
2021	6.68	533^rd	538	0.9%
2022	10.97	504^th	552	8.7%
2023	10.84	516^th	560	7.9%
2024	10.85	512^th	554	7.6%

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Rank History for Male students at A. Maceo Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	14.96	462^nd	523	11.7%
2021	5.98	527^th	529	0.4%
2022	12.86	489^th	540	9.4%
2023	15.84	481^st	557	13.6%
2024	10.66	521^st	560	7.0%

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Rank History for African American students at A. Maceo Walker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	32.09	182^nd	284	35.9%
2019	24.85	226^th	293	22.9%
2021	14.35	272^nd	277	1.8%
2022	23.62	229^th	299	23.4%
2023	23.66	240^th	316	24.1%
2024	20.73	265^th	318	16.7%

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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 A. Maceo Walker Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	1	426	0	19	1	1	448
2015	1	641	0	21	1	5	669
2016	2	678	1	15	2	5	703
2017	1	636	1	13	0	10	661
2018	0	672	1	7	0	6	686
2019	2	720	0	7	0	11	740
2020	2	791	0	11	0	18	822
2021	1	824	0	9	0	24	858
2022	1	655	0	11	0	29	696
2023	2	670	0	22	0	35	729
2024	5	577	0	28	0	27	637

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 A. Maceo Walker Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	448	23.3	19.2	93.8
2015	669	33.0	20.2	77.9
2016	703	32.0	21.9	90.2
2017	661	30.5	21.6	n/a
2018	686	32.4	21.1	n/a
2019	740	35.8	20.6	n/a
2020	822	34.2	24.0	n/a
2021	858	41.1	20.8	n/a
2022	696	42.2	16.4	n/a
2023	729	43.2	16.8	n/a
2024	637	35.0	18.2	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 A. Maceo Walker Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	448	23.3	19.2	93.8
2015	669	33.0	20.2	77.9
2016	703	32.0	21.9	90.2
2017	661	30.5	21.6	n/a
2018	686	32.4	21.1	n/a
2019	740	35.8	20.6	n/a
2020	822	34.2	24.0	n/a
2021	858	41.1	20.8	n/a
2022	696	42.2	16.4	n/a
2023	729	43.2	16.8	n/a
2024	637	35.0	18.2	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 A. Maceo Walker Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,094 (10.2%)	$8,969 (83.8%)	$10,708
2020	$848 (8.5%)	$8,530 (85.6%)	$9,968
2021	$1,584 (15.5%)	$8,123 (79.7%)	$10,193
2022	$2,851 (22.2%)	$9,349 (72.7%)	$12,867
2023	$3,615 (27.8%)	$8,687 (66.7%)	$13,024

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A. Maceo Walker 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 509^th of 574 Middle schools	Ranks 533^rd of 594 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Social Studies (A. Maceo Walker Middle)	9.3	16.9	7.6%
6th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	21.2	22.7	1.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	38	43.4	5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (A. Maceo Walker Middle)	14.5	12.4	2.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	17.5	12.7	4.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	33.6	35	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (A. Maceo Walker Middle)	7	5.7	1.3%
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%
7th Grade Social Studies (A. Maceo Walker Middle)	7.9	16.7	8.8%
7th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	25.4	22.1	3.3%
7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	43.2	46.9	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (A. Maceo Walker Middle)	37.9	10.4	27.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	20.9	12.5	8.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	35.1	34	1.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (A. Maceo Walker Middle)	13.1	34	20.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	22.8	21.7	1.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	41.5	41.6	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (A. Maceo Walker Middle)	19.8	7.9	11.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	27.2	17	10.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (A. Maceo Walker Middle)	5.5	7.5	2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	20.6	20.7	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (A. Maceo Walker Middle)	10	22.3	12.3%
All Grades Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	23.1	22.2	0.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)	40.9	43.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	740	729	1.5%
African American	720	670	6.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	22	214.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	2
Two or More Races	11	35	218.2%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (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 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
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
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
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
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
American Way Middle	Public	6-8	3805 American Way	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-1250	671	41	16.5		2 (0.3%)	416 (62.0%)	234 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)	10.7	537^th of 587 public middle schools	8.5%		7	574^th of 594 public middle schools	3.4%	37	6.5	10.3	5.0	7.3	12.4	11.9	7.6	10.7	20.5	21.6	14.7	19.0	27.5	17.5	15.8	20.5	$13,964	$3,182	$10,093
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
Sherwood Middle	Public	6-8	3480 Rhodes Ave	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4870	670	46	14.5		4 (0.6%)	468 (69.9%)	185 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	4.2	587^th of 587 public middle schools	0.0%		4.1	592^nd of 594 public middle schools	0.3%	5						5.4			9.8	11.3		8.1		8.0		5.2	$13,317	$3,013	$9,574
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
Wooddale Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3467 Castleman ST	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 730-4086	552	28	20.0		7 (1.3%)	311 (56.3%)	226 (40.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	12.2	522^nd of 587 public middle schools	11.1%		10.5	544^th of 594 public middle schools	8.4%	22		16.4	22.6	14.5	5.4	15.8	6.7	9.2	13.0	17.7	13.4	14.7	25.4	22.6	14.0	20.7

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