Below Average
#1570 of 1,786 schools in TN
Havenview Middle
Middle School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1481 Hester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
- Math 6% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 10% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Havenview Middle score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 8% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 10% (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 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Havenview Middle 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some 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
$44,663
Median home value
$125,800
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City University School Girls PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| A. Maceo Walker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| Southaven Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 1,451 | Compare → |
| Oakhaven MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 270 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #142 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
Havenview Middle is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Havenview Middle
Havenview Middle is a public middle school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 754 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,570 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Havenview Middle
What grades does Havenview Middle serve?
Havenview Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Havenview Middle?
Havenview Middle has an enrollment of approximately 754 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Havenview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Havenview Middle is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Havenview Middle rank in TN?
Havenview Middle ranks #1,570 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Havenview Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Havenview Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Havenview Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Havenview Middle has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Havenview Middle a charter school?
No, Havenview Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Havenview Middle a Title I school?
No, Havenview Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 754
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (901) 416-3092
- Area population (ZIP 38116)
- 41,393
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
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 38116; 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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