Serving 99 students in grades 9-12, Medical District High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medical District High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Medical District High School's student population of 99 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Medical District High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medical District High School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
78%
21%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medical District High School's ranking?
Medical District High School is ranked #575 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Medical District High School?
99 students attend Medical District High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Medical District High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medical District High School?
Medical District High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Medical District High School offer ?
Medical District High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Medical District High School part of?
Medical District High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Medical District High School located?
Medical District High School is located in the Medical District neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Medical District.
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