Serving 51 students in grades 6-8, Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle 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 Middle School's student population of 51 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill 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 Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School is 0.25, 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
#1359 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
86%
21%
White
n/a
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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 Middle School's ranking?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School is ranked #1359 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School?
51 students attend Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School offer ?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School part of?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School located?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School is located in the Burlington neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in Burlington.
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