Hollis F. Price Middle College

Summary:

Hollis F. Price Middle College is a public high school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 79 students in grades 9-12. 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.

Hollis F. Price Middle College has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in academic subjects like Biology I, English I, and English II. The school's statewide ranking has declined significantly, from 60th out of 342 Tennessee high schools in 2018-2019 to 263rd out of 374 in 2023-2024. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has struggled to support the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, such as female and male students. However, the school has performed better in supporting the academic achievement of African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools like Crosstown High School, Middle College High, and Medical District High School, Hollis F. Price Middle College's academic performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having higher test scores and statewide rankings. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

807 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38126-6510

(901) 435-1765

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
295^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,919

Student/teacher ratio: 6.4

Number of students: 79

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.4%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hollis F. Price Middle College ranks worse than 75.3% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 10^th among 36 ranked high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hollis F. Price Middle College who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

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 Hollis F. Price Middle College has the largest high school student body size in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hollis F. Price Middle College is $22,919, which is the highest among 37 high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hollis F. Price Middle College:

SchoolDigger ranks Hollis F. Price Middle College 295^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Hollis F. Price Middle College 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 Hollis F. Price Middle College

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Rank History for all students at Hollis F. Price Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2016	74.89	39^th	351	88.9%
2017	51.06	119^th	273	56.4%
2018	58.43	93^rd	341	72.7%
2019	67.07	60^th	342	82.5%
2021	29.35	251^st	347	27.7%
2022	35.95	230^th	358	35.8%
2023	29.95	276^th	384	28.1%
2024	26.30	295^th	392	24.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hollis F. Price Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	50.17	108^th	308	64.9%
2019	81.58	12^th	302	96.0%
2021	45.06	156^th	317	50.8%
2022	73.15	37^th	322	88.5%
2023	46.94	151^st	330	54.2%
2024	47.62	150^th	337	55.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Hollis F. Price Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	68.76	60^th	337	82.2%
2021	29.32	253^rd	340	25.6%
2022	43.63	190^th	350	45.7%
2023	33.31	252^nd	366	31.1%
2024	23.17	295^th	365	19.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Hollis F. Price Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	32.73	228^th	332	31.3%
2023	8.97	341^st	359	5.0%
2024	24.43	285^th	366	22.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Hollis F. Price Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	75.39	17^th	199	91.5%
2019	83.57	11^th	187	94.1%
2021	46.50	89^th	208	57.2%
2022	46.31	93^rd	222	58.1%
2023	44.33	107^th	239	55.2%
2024	34.40	140^th	240	41.7%

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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 Hollis F. Price Middle College

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Year	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2014	136	0	0	136
2015	115	0	2	117
2016	104	2	3	109
2017	108	0	3	111
2018	116	0	3	119
2019	105	0	4	109
2020	95	0	3	98
2021	109	0	0	109
2022	82	1	0	83
2023	73	4	2	79

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 Hollis F. Price Middle College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	136	12.0	11.3	80.9
2015	117	12.0	9.7	44.4
2016	109	11.0	9.9	49.5
2017	111	13.0	8.5	n/a
2018	119	12.0	9.9	n/a
2019	109	11.0	9.9	n/a
2020	98	8.9	11.0	n/a
2021	109	8.0	13.6	n/a
2022	83	8.5	9.7	n/a
2023	79	12.1	6.4	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 Hollis F. Price Middle College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	136	12.0	11.3	80.9
2015	117	12.0	9.7	44.4
2016	109	11.0	9.9	49.5
2017	111	13.0	8.5	n/a
2018	119	12.0	9.9	n/a
2019	109	11.0	9.9	n/a
2020	98	8.9	11.0	n/a
2021	109	8.0	13.6	n/a
2022	83	8.5	9.7	n/a
2023	79	12.1	6.4	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 Hollis F. Price Middle College

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$504 (3.0%)	$15,947 (95.7%)	$16,656
2020	$869 (4.8%)	$16,844 (93.3%)	$18,056
2021	$937 (5.8%)	$15,066 (92.8%)	$16,227
2022	$2,601 (12.8%)	$17,433 (85.7%)	$20,332
2023	$2,708 (11.8%)	$19,895 (86.8%)	$22,919

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hollis F. Price Middle College

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 60^th of 342 High schools	Ranks 276^th of 384 High schools	54.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Hollis F. Price Middle College)	26.1	11.1	15%
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 (Hollis F. Price Middle College)	20.8	26.7	5.9%
9th Grade English I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	17	18.8	1.8%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
10th Grade English II (Hollis F. Price Middle College)	42.9	72.7	29.8%
10th Grade English II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	25.8	37.1	11.3%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
11th Grade US History (Hollis F. Price Middle College)	50	27.3	22.7%
11th Grade US History (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	17.1	32	14.9%
11th Grade US History (Tennessee)	29.6	39.7	10.1%
11th Grade Geometry (Hollis F. Price Middle College)	75	15	60%
11th Grade Geometry (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	11.2	8.3	2.9%
11th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	20	17.1	2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Hollis F. Price Middle College)	26.1	11.1	15%
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 (Hollis F. Price Middle College)	27.3	6.3	21%
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 US History (Hollis F. Price Middle College)	50	27.3	22.7%
All Grades US History (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	13.9	25.4	11.5%
All Grades US History (Tennessee)	28.6	38.5	9.9%
All Grades English I (Hollis F. Price Middle College)	20.8	26.7	5.9%
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 (Hollis F. Price Middle College)	42.9	72.7	29.8%
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 (Hollis F. Price Middle College)	67.9	15	52.9%
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	109	79	27.5%
African American	105	73	30.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	4	2	50%

Schools Near Hollis F. Price Middle College

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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 12th 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 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 11th 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
Hollis F. Price Middle College	Public	9-12	807 Walker Ave	Memphis	38126	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 435-1765	79	12	6.4		0 (0.0%)	73 (92.4%)	4 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	26.3	295^th of 392 public high schools	24.7%		30	276^th of 384 public high schools	28.1%	19									6.7	6.5	8.7			6.9	16.7				16.1											20.0	20.0	63.0	63.0			27.3	21.4									$22,919	$2,709	$19,895
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
B. T. Washington High	Public	6-12	715 S Lauderdale St	Memphis	38126	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7240	477	33	14.3		0 (0.0%)	464 (97.3%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	24.7	305^th of 392 public high schools	22.2%		23.6	314^th of 384 public high schools	18.2%	9					5.5				19.5	18.8		12.8	8.3	11.1																		14.0	13.2													$15,135	$2,840	$11,089
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
Medical District High School	Public	9-12	737 Union AVE	Memphis	38103	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 416-9698	99	10	10.2		1 (1.0%)	77 (77.8%)	17 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	80.8	38^th of 392 public high schools	90.3%		68.4	65^th of 384 public high schools	83.1%	27												47.2		45.2	53.3				53.3											50.0	50.0	80.0	80.0		54.2		50.0									$18,275	$2,186	$15,773
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
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
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
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
The Excel Center	Public	9-12	1490 Norris RD	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 726-3100	450	11	40.7		11 (2.4%)	369 (82.0%)	64 (14.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)								(n/a)																																														$6,514	$2,001	$4,197

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Hollis F. Price Middle College ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Tennessee high schools.

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools

How many students attend Hollis F. Price Middle College?

In the 2022-23 school year, 79 students attended Hollis F. Price Middle College.

What is the racial makeup of Hollis F. Price Middle College?

Students at Hollis F. Price Middle College are 92% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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