Serving 95 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 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: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School's student population of 95 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 333% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary 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 Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#967 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
82%
21%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School is ranked #967 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School?
95 students attend Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School offer ?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School part of?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School located?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School is located in the Burlington neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in Burlington.
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