Serving 1,091 students in grades 6-8, White Station Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,091 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Station Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
White Station Middle School's student population of 1,091 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,091 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Station Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Station Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
43%
21%
White
24%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Station Middle School's ranking?
White Station Middle School is ranked #169 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are White Station Middle School often compared to?
White Station Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maxine Smith Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend White Station Middle School?
1,091 students attend White Station Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of White Station Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Station Middle School?
White Station Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does White Station Middle School offer ?
White Station Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is White Station Middle School part of?
White Station Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is White Station Middle School located?
White Station Middle School is located in the East Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 8 other public schools located in East Memphis.
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