Below Average
#1503 of 1,786 schools in TN
Highland Oaks Middle
Middle School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5600 Meadowbriar TRL, Memphis, TN 38125
- Math 18% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Oaks Middle score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (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 Highland Oaks Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$83,184
Median home value
$230,400
Median rent
$1,440/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
52%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Center Academy Middle - SoutheastCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Olive Branch MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Center Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 768 | 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
- #128 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
Highland Oaks Middle is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Oaks Middle
Highland Oaks Middle is a public middle school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 586 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,503 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Oaks Middle
What grades does Highland Oaks Middle serve?
Highland Oaks Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Highland Oaks Middle?
Highland Oaks Middle has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Oaks Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Oaks Middle is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Oaks Middle rank in TN?
Highland Oaks Middle ranks #1,503 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Highland Oaks Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Oaks Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Highland Oaks Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Oaks Middle has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Highland Oaks Middle a charter school?
No, Highland Oaks Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Oaks Middle a Title I school?
No, Highland Oaks Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.1%
- Phone
- (901) 416-0340
- Area population (ZIP 38125)
- 42,793
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 38125; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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