Serving 233 students in grades 6-8, Memphis Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
233 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
95%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Memphis Junior High School?
233 students attend Memphis Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Memphis Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Junior High School?
Memphis Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Memphis Junior High School offer ?
Memphis Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Memphis Junior High School part of?
Memphis Junior High School is part of Memphis Community Schools School District.
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