Serving 486 students in grades 6-8, Wooddale 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 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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 and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wooddale Middle School's student population of 486 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wooddale 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 Wooddale Middle School is 0.50, 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
#1604 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
39%
14%
Black
59%
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 Wooddale Middle School's ranking?
Wooddale Middle School is ranked #1604 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Wooddale Middle School?
486 students attend Wooddale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wooddale Middle School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wooddale Middle School?
Wooddale Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wooddale Middle School offer ?
Wooddale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wooddale Middle School part of?
Wooddale Middle School is part of Achievement School District.
In what neighborhood is Wooddale Middle School located?
Wooddale Middle School is located in the Parkway Village neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 10 other public schools located in Parkway Village.
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