Highland Oaks Middle

Highland Oaks Middle is a regular public middle school located in the suburban area of Memphis, Tennessee. Serving students from sixth through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 586 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1 with 32 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. While Highland Oaks Middle’s academic performance is below average, ranking at #1561 out of 1796 schools in Tennessee (placing it in the 13th percentile), the school continues to focus on student development and growth.

Test scores show that only 14% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, 13% in Math, 23% in Science, and 22% in Social Studies, indicating areas where there is room for improvement. Despite these challenges, the school’s setting in a large suburban area provides students with opportunities to engage in community activities and participate in various extracurricular programs. Highland Oaks Middle is situated in an environment that encourages student involvement and supports their overall educational journey.

While current test scores at Highland Oaks Middle are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.