Below Average
#1462 of 1,786 schools in TN
Grandview Heights Middle School
Middle School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2342 Clifton Rd, Memphis, TN 38127
- Math 8% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grandview Heights Middle School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 9% across the 13-year record (2013–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Grandview Heights Middle 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 Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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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
$37,768
Median home value
$82,500
Median rent
$1,104/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
45.7%
Poverty rate
34.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Georgian Hills MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Westside Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.8 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 299 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #121 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grandview Heights Middle School is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grandview Heights Middle School
Grandview Heights Middle School is a public middle school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 415 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,462 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grandview Heights Middle School
What grades does Grandview Heights Middle School serve?
Grandview Heights Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Grandview Heights Middle School?
Grandview Heights Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandview Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandview Heights Middle School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grandview Heights Middle School rank in TN?
Grandview Heights Middle School ranks #1,462 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Grandview Heights Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grandview Heights Middle School 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 Grandview Heights Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grandview Heights Middle School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Grandview Heights Middle School a charter school?
No, Grandview Heights Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grandview Heights Middle School a Title I school?
No, Grandview Heights Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 415
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (901) 416-3940
- Area population (ZIP 38127)
- 39,553
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 38127; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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