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Below Average

#1462 of 1,786 schools in TN

Grandview Heights Middle School

Middle School · Memphis-Shelby County Schools

2342 Clifton Rd, Memphis, TN 38127

Enrollment

415

Student-Teacher

18.9:1

Score

4.8

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#1,462 of 1,786

In Memphis

#119 of 199

public schools

In district

#121 of 202

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Academic growth

7.6 / 10

Very Good

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4.8/10

Middle School in Memphis · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Grandview Heights Middle School

Grandview Heights Middle School is a public middle school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Grandview Heights Middle School serves approximately 415 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Grandview Heights Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,462 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Grandview Heights Middle School show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • District avg 4.9
  • TN avg 6.0

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Grandview Heights Middle School 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.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.75 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendStable
Academics2.3Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-31.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.2 pts
Overall Proficiency9% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-16.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,695
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Grandview Heights Middle School — Students at Grandview Heights Middle School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 13.6% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 11.5% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 24 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2013
Math
12%
ELA
11%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
49.5%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
7%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
9%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
9%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
9%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
9%
2022
Math
11.7%
ELA
15.5%
2025
Math
8%
ELA
10.6%

* 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: 7.6/10.

How Grandview Heights Middle School Compares

See how Grandview Heights Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.8/10
18th percentile in TN
Academic
2.3/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
7.6/10
Very Good
Environment
4.0/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.4%

Location

2342 Clifton Rd, Memphis, TN 38127

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Grandview Heights Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Memphis Business Academy Middle (rated 4.7/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Georgian Hills Middle (rated 3.7/10, 1.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Memphis Business Academy High School Memphis 0.7 mi 3.7
Memphis Business Academy Middle Memphis 0.7 mi 4.7
Memphis STEM Academy Memphis 0.8 mi 9.4
Trezevant High Memphis 0.8 mi 4.4
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus Memphis 1.0 mi 6.1
Lucie E. Campbell Elementary Memphis 1.1 mi 4.8
Delano Elementary Memphis 1.2 mi 7.8
GREATER PRAISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Memphis 1.4 mi 4.9
Libertas Memphis 1.5 mi 5.0
Frayser-Corning Elementary Memphis 1.4 mi 2.0
Georgian Hills Middle Memphis 1.9 mi 3.7
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School Memphis 1.6 mi 2.8
Georgian Hills Elementary Memphis 1.9 mi 3.5
Star Academy Memphis 1.8 mi 5.4
Hawkins Mill Elementary Memphis 2.4 mi 8.0
Promise Academy Memphis 2.5 mi 4.9
Whitney Elementary Memphis 2.1 mi 3.3
Scenic Hills Elementary Memphis 2.1 mi 5.3
KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School Memphis 2.8 mi 4.5
Compass Community School Frayser Campus Memphis 2.4 mi 8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 38127 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$37,768

Median Home Value

$82,500

Median Rent

$1,104/mo

Population

39,553

College Educated

11.4%

Homeownership

45.7%

Avg Commute

22.4 min

Poverty Rate

34.7%

Median Age

32.3

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DuPont Hadley Middle Old Hickory, TN 4.7
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Harpeth Middle School Kingston Springs, TN 4.9
Madisonville Middle School Madisonville, TN 4.9
Red Bank Middle School Chattanooga, TN 4.9

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
16 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
30 Some Transit
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Memphis-Shelby County Schools
District Enrollment
110,057
Schools in District
222
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,695
District Rank
#121 of 202

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