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#874 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 27% in state

Memphis Juniorsenior High School

High School · Memphis Community Schools · Memphis, MI

A Memphis Community Schools high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

34130 BORDMAN RD, Memphis, MI 48041

  • Math 35% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 51% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+6.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.5 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation11.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$14,951
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at Memphis Juniorsenior High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Memphis Juniorsenior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average474/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,599

Median home value

$296,200

Median rent

$867/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

88.1%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.4% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Memphis Community Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,951NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Memphis Juniorsenior High School is listed in Memphis Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Memphis Juniorsenior High School

Memphis Juniorsenior High School is a public high school in Memphis, MI, part of Memphis Community Schools, serving approximately 411 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #874 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Memphis Juniorsenior High School

What grades does Memphis Juniorsenior High School serve?

Memphis Juniorsenior High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Memphis Juniorsenior High School?

Memphis Juniorsenior High School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis Juniorsenior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Memphis Juniorsenior High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Memphis Juniorsenior High School rank in MI?

Memphis Juniorsenior High School ranks #874 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Memphis Juniorsenior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Memphis Juniorsenior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Memphis Juniorsenior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Memphis Juniorsenior High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Memphis Juniorsenior High School a charter school?

No, Memphis Juniorsenior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Memphis Juniorsenior High School a Title I school?

No, Memphis Juniorsenior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Memphis Juniorsenior High School?

44.5% of students at Memphis Juniorsenior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
411
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Macomb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 48041)
4,385
Area average commute
36.7 min
Area median age
45
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48041; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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