Middle College High

Summary:

Middle College High is a public high school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 311 students in grades 9-12. With over 90% of its predominantly African American student population, the school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in the state.

Middle College High consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 79.1% of its students proficient or better in TNReady/Biology I, compared to 26.7% for the district and 45.3% for the state. The school also ranks among the top 5 high schools in Tennessee for African American students and low socioeconomic status students, demonstrating its ability to provide a high-quality education to traditionally underserved populations. With a statewide ranking of 18 out of 374 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Middle College High is a shining example of academic excellence.

While Middle College High outperforms the district and state, nearby schools such as East High and University High also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting the potential for collaboration and sharing of best practices among high-performing schools in the area. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and consistent per-student spending may contribute to its academic success, highlighting the importance of adequate funding and resource allocation in supporting student achievement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104-5556

(901) 416-4550

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
34^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 311

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.7%

Two or more races:

5.1%

White:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middle College High ranks better than 91.3% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.52. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Middle College High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middle College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle College High 34^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Middle College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Middle College High

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Rank History for all students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2016	91.64	8^th	351	97.7%
2017	53.05	110^th	273	59.7%
2018	79.07	32^nd	341	90.6%
2019	65.98	63^rd	342	81.6%
2021	58.89	92^nd	347	73.5%
2022	67.46	64^th	358	82.1%
2023	78.16	39^th	384	89.8%
2024	82.52	34^th	392	91.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	97.69	1^st	308	99.7%
2019	74.36	27^th	302	91.1%
2021	77.24	19^th	317	94.0%
2022	87.43	11^th	322	96.6%
2023	81.11	14^th	330	95.8%
2024	89.47	12^th	337	96.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	71.02	50^th	337	85.2%
2021	65.58	55^th	340	83.8%
2022	64.40	76^th	350	78.3%
2023	76.17	42^nd	366	88.5%
2024	80.27	33^rd	365	91.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	57.43	11^th	20	45.0%
2023	32.91	9^th	11	18.2%
2024	28.71	8^th	9	11.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	58.43	93^rd	329	71.7%
2021	59.35	89^th	332	73.2%
2022	70.59	49^th	349	86.0%
2023	80.01	34^th	359	90.5%
2024	79.48	41^st	366	88.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	90.45	8^th	199	96.0%
2019	83.94	10^th	187	94.7%
2021	74.05	19^th	208	90.9%
2022	86.94	13^th	222	94.1%
2023	91.00	8^th	239	96.7%
2024	94.76	5^th	240	97.9%

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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 Middle College High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	5	188	0	5	0	0	198
2015	11	213	1	7	0	4	236
2016	14	251	1	11	0	6	283
2017	18	260	1	13	0	8	300
2018	14	244	3	11	0	8	280
2019	15	279	3	16	1	11	325
2020	14	280	1	17	1	9	322
2021	10	289	0	13	1	17	330
2022	7	274	0	10	1	13	305
2023	6	282	1	6	0	16	311

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Middle College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	198	18.0	11.0	66.2
2015	236	15.0	15.7	60.2
2016	283	18.0	15.7	56.5
2017	300	15.4	19.4	n/a
2018	280	18.0	15.5	n/a
2019	325	18.7	17.3	n/a
2020	322	21.6	14.9	n/a
2021	330	18.3	18.0	n/a
2022	305	15.5	19.6	n/a
2023	311	19.1	16.2	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 Middle College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	198	18.0	11.0	66.2
2015	236	15.0	15.7	60.2
2016	283	18.0	15.7	56.5
2017	300	15.4	19.4	n/a
2018	280	18.0	15.5	n/a
2019	325	18.7	17.3	n/a
2020	322	21.6	14.9	n/a
2021	330	18.3	18.0	n/a
2022	305	15.5	19.6	n/a
2023	311	19.1	16.2	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 Middle College High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$545 (5.0%)	$10,128 (93.5%)	$10,833
2020	$658 (6.2%)	$9,866 (92.4%)	$10,681
2021	$970 (9.3%)	$9,290 (88.6%)	$10,485
2022	$2,435 (17.7%)	$11,053 (80.2%)	$13,786
2023	$2,206 (16.2%)	$10,943 (80.5%)	$13,596

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle College High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 63^rd of 342 High schools	Ranks 39^th of 384 High schools	8.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Middle College High)	51.4	27.5	23.9%
9th Grade Algebra I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	8.7	7.3	1.4%
9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)	21.8	17.8	4%
9th Grade English I (Middle College High)	29.7	68.4	38.7%
9th Grade English I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	17	18.8	1.8%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
9th Grade Geometry (Middle College High)	69	60	9%
9th Grade Geometry (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	49.6	32.8	16.8%
9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	79	72.8	6.2%
10th Grade Algebra II (Middle College High)	53.8	40	13.8%
10th Grade Algebra II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	20.3	12.7	7.6%
10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	46.7	47.7	1%
10th Grade English II (Middle College High)	54.7	78.3	23.6%
10th Grade English II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	25.8	37.1	11.3%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Middle College High)	43.8	33.3	10.5%
10th Grade Geometry (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	14.3	12.2	2.1%
10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	28.2	23.8	4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Middle College High)	45.8	26.6	19.2%
11th Grade Algebra II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	7.3	8.7	1.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	17.7	16.8	0.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Middle College High)	51.4	27.5	23.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	12.1	10.7	1.4%
All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)	27.4	23.2	4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Middle College High)	50	32.2	17.8%
All Grades Algebra II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	12.1	10.4	1.7%
All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)	27.4	25.6	1.8%
All Grades English I (Middle College High)	29.7	68.4	38.7%
All Grades English I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	16.5	18.5	2%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades English II (Middle College High)	54.7	78.3	23.6%
All Grades English II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	24.5	35.6	11.1%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Middle College High)	53.2	41.6	11.6%
All Grades Geometry (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	17.5	12.9	4.6%
All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)	33.9	28.6	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	325	311	4.3%
African American	279	282	1.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	16	6	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	15	6	60%
Two or More Races	11	16	45.5%

Schools Near Middle College High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)			TNReady Biology I (2024)					TNReady Integrated Math I (2024)		TNReady Integrated Math II (2024)			TNReady Integrated Math III (2024)			TNReady US History (2024)			TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (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 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I 12th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math I 9th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math II 9th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II 10th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math III 10th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math III 11th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math III All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 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
Middle College High	Public	9-12	750 E Parkway S	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4550	311	19	16.2		6 (1.9%)	282 (90.7%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.1%)	82.5	34^th of 392 public high schools	91.3%		78.2	39^th of 384 public high schools	89.8%	5									33.9	33.3	80.0	34.7	50.6	81.0				79.1												64.3	64.3	82.0	82.0	66.7	41.9	49.4									$13,596	$2,206	$10,943
Compass Community School Midtown Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	61 N. McLean BLVD	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 276-1221	331	27	12.3		12 (3.6%)	115 (34.7%)	196 (59.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	33.2	263^rd of 392 public high schools	32.9%		27.6	289^th of 384 public high schools	24.7%	26									13.0	12.2		18.0	18.9															29.1	29.9	21.3	18.6	44.1	44.1		27.5	28.7									$15,949	$3,726	$11,908
Melrose High	Public	9-12	2870 Deadrick Ave	Memphis	38114	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-5974	697	49	14.2		4 (0.6%)	604 (86.7%)	66 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)								(n/a)																																16.1	15.8												$12,934	$2,600	$9,658
East High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3206 Poplar Ave	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-6160	568	35	16.2		92 (16.2%)	378 (66.5%)	50 (8.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.9%)	79.9	39^th of 392 public high schools	90.1%		78.3	38^th of 384 public high schools	90.1%	1									27.0	27.0	54.5	29.8	39.5	83.8	59.3			75.8										61.5	62.3	67.0	67.0	81.6	81.6	63.6	44.7	52.2									$13,815	$2,242	$10,463
Central High	Public, Magnet	9-12	306 S Bellevue Blvd	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4500	1,312	62	21.1		54 (4.1%)	1,093 (83.3%)	92 (7.0%)	12 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.6%)	20.3	324^th of 392 public high schools	17.3%		24	309^th of 384 public high schools	19.5%	15									6.8	6.8	34.0	8.4	12.0	64.3	14.3	36.4		29.7												22.9	22.2	40.5	39.6	38.5	5.9	8.4									$12,594	$2,441	$9,610
University High School	Public	9-12	330 Innovation DR	Memphis	38152	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 678-4200	96	6	15.6		33 (34.4%)	50 (52.1%)	6 (6.3%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)	86.1	26^th of 392 public high schools	93.4%		66.6	70^th of 384 public high schools	81.8%	44									33.9	33.9			66.7	81.0				81.7									60.0		60.0	63.5	63.5	84.8	84.8	94.7	37.1	50.6									$6,514	$2,001	$4,197
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High	Public, Charter	6-12	1254 Jefferson AVE	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 333-1580	593	51	11.5		4 (0.7%)	529 (89.2%)	43 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	18.7	330^th of 392 public high schools	15.8%		16.7	327^th of 384 public high schools	14.8%	3	7.7	9.0	20.2	12.4	7.6	16.7	10.1	11.2	8.1	7.8	16.7		5.0	40.0	20.6			25.6										8.1	6.1	15.7	15.7	45.5	45.1	18.8	7.2	8.9	17.4	26.9	19.1	20.8	23.3	35.9	24.7	27.6	$19,363	$4,389	$14,658
Crosstown High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1365 Tower AVE	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 401-5505	473	41	11.6		145 (30.7%)	256 (54.1%)	49 (10.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	57.4	133^rd of 392 public high schools	66.1%		55.8	135^th of 384 public high schools	64.8%	2															47.8			47.4	18.3	17.9	66.7	20.4	29.2	60.0	28.6	33.1				39.6	39.6	56.3	56.3												$17,790	$3,336	$14,138
Hamilton High	Public	9-12	1363 E Person Ave	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7838	682	45	15.0		2 (0.3%)	631 (92.5%)	26 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.4%)	10.2	366^th of 392 public high schools	6.6%		7.3	367^th of 384 public high schools	4.4%	1												5.5			7.1	15.2	21.7	15.8														13.0	13.8		7.3	7.7									$14,170	$3,091	$10,244
Soulsville Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	1115 College ST	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 261-6366	651	56	11.6		1 (0.2%)	630 (96.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	24.5	307^th of 392 public high schools	21.7%		10.6	352^nd of 384 public high schools	8.3%	45	7.1	9.9	8.8	8.6	16.0	11.8		10.9						29.2				30.3	15.8	15.8		13.0	12.7		5.7	8.2				19.6	19.6	42.1	41.6				20.2	16.2	5.4	14.1	34.0	20.2	5.4	20.3	$19,535	$4,687	$14,126

Frequently Asked Questions about Middle College High

What is the racial makeup of Middle College High?

Students at Middle College High are 91% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% White, 2% Hispanic.

Is Middle College High a good school?

Yes. Middle College High ranks in the top 8.7% of Tennessee high schools.

How many students attend Middle College High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 311 students attended Middle College High.

What district is Middle College High in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

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