Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cummings Elementary 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cummings Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cummings Elementary Middle School's student population of 267 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cummings Elementary 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 Cummings Elementary Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1657 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
96%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cummings Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Cummings Elementary Middle School is ranked #1657 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Cummings Elementary Middle School?
267 students attend Cummings Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cummings Elementary Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cummings Elementary Middle School?
Cummings Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cummings Elementary Middle School offer ?
Cummings Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cummings Elementary Middle School part of?
Cummings Elementary Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Cummings Elementary Middle School located?
Cummings Elementary Middle School is located in the South Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 11 other public schools located in South Memphis.
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