Chickasaw Middle School

4060 Westmont Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 322 students in grades 6-8, Chickasaw Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chickasaw Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Chickasaw Middle School's student population of 322 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
322 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Chickasaw Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chickasaw Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1699 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chickasaw Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chickasaw Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chickasaw Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chickasaw Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chickasaw Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chickasaw Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
97%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chickasaw Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chickasaw Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chickasaw Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chickasaw Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Chickasaw Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chickasaw Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chickasaw Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chickasaw Middle School's ranking?
Chickasaw Middle School is ranked #1699 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Chickasaw Middle School?
322 students attend Chickasaw Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Chickasaw Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chickasaw Middle School?
Chickasaw Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chickasaw Middle School offer ?
Chickasaw Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chickasaw Middle School part of?
Chickasaw Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Chickasaw Middle School located?
Chickasaw Middle School is located in the Westwood neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 3 other public schools located in Westwood.

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5   10/27/2023
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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