Below Average
#1459 of 1,786 schools in TN
Cummings Elementary/middle
Elementary School · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
1037 Cummings St, Memphis, TN 38106
Enrollment
267
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
267
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,459 of 1,786
In Memphis
#116 of 199
public schools
In district
#118 of 202
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
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Cummings Elementary/middle
Elementary School in Memphis · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Cummings Elementary/middle
Cummings Elementary/middle is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Cummings Elementary/middle serves approximately 267 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Cummings Elementary/middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,459 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Cummings Elementary/middle show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 6.0
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Cummings Elementary/middle sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
53% of students at Cummings Elementary/middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Cummings Elementary/middle — Students at Cummings Elementary/middle score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 21 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Cummings Elementary/middle Compares
See how Cummings Elementary/middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1037 Cummings St, Memphis, TN 38106
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cummings Elementary/middle may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GRACE-ST LUKES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Memphis Delta Preparatory (rated 5.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Soulsville Charter School Memphis | 0.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Memphis Delta Preparatory Memphis | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Hollis F. Price Middle College Memphis | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Circles Of Success Learning Academy Memphis | 0.8 mi | 3.3 |
| Bellevue Middle Memphis | 0.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Bruce Elementary Memphis | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS Memphis | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Hamilton School Memphis | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Central High Memphis | 1.1 mi | 4.1 |
| 1ST CLASS MONTESSORI Memphis | 1.2 mi | — |
| 1ST CLASS MONTESSORI - I Memphis | 1.2 mi | — |
| Rozelle Elementary Memphis | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| B. T. Washington High Memphis | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Medical District High School Memphis | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Larose Elementary Memphis | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Hamilton High Memphis | 1.4 mi | 2.5 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Memphis | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| A. B. Hill Elementary Memphis | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High Memphis | 1.8 mi | 5.3 |
| GRACE-ST LUKES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Memphis | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 38106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$29,818
Median Home Value
$66,400
Median Rent
$915/mo
Population
21,827
College Educated
12.1%
Homeownership
36.4%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
41.5%
Median Age
42.2
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cannon South Elementary School Bradyville, TN | 4.8 |
| Hermitage Elementary Hermitage, TN | 4.8 |
| Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie Memphis, TN | 4.7 |
| Southwest Elementary Macon, TN | 4.7 |
| Promise Academy Memphis, TN | 4.9 |
| Rozelle Elementary Memphis, TN | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cummings Elementary/middle
What grades does Cummings Elementary/middle serve?
Cummings Elementary/middle serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Cummings Elementary/middle?
Cummings Elementary/middle has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cummings Elementary/middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cummings Elementary/middle is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cummings Elementary/middle rank in TN?
Cummings Elementary/middle ranks #1,459 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Cummings Elementary/middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Cummings Elementary/middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Cummings Elementary/middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cummings Elementary/middle has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Cummings Elementary/middle a charter school?
No, Cummings Elementary/middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cummings Elementary/middle a Title I school?
No, Cummings Elementary/middle is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.2%
- Phone
- (901) 416-7810
Resources & Links
District
Memphis-Shelby County Schools- District Enrollment
- 110,057
- Schools in District
- 222
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,695
- District Rank
- #118 of 202
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