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J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School vs. Maxine Smith Steam Academy

Should you attend J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School or Maxine Smith Steam Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School
5250 Tulane Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Maxine Smith Steam Academy
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Maxine Smith Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 548 students in grades Kindergarten-8, J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Serving 364 students in grades 6-8, Maxine Smith Steam Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
548 students
364 students
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% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
26 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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Test Scores

#179 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
#74 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 5%)
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53%
(Top 20% in TN)
60%
(Top 10% in TN)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maxine Smith Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
(Top 20% in TN)
79%
(Top 5% in TN)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maxine Smith Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
(Top 20% in TN)
69%
(Top 10% in TN)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Maxine Smith Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Maxine Smith Steam Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
55
-
Grade 1 Students
52
-
Grade 2 Students
39
-
Grade 3 Students
55
-
Grade 4 Students
62
-
Grade 5 Students
52
-
Grade 6 Students
81
133
Grade 7 Students
76
115
Grade 8 Students
76
116

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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n/a
n/a
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% Hispanic
2%
7%
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% Black
93%
54%
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% White
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31%
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
8%
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0.13
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Maxine Smith Steam Academy and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
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