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#705 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 39% in state

Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle

Middle School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN

A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

230 Henry AVE, Memphis, TN 38107

  • Math 23% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 16% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-0.04 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.2Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.5% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.9% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.9 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$13,695
Chronic Absenteeism37%

Students at Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency16%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
11%
ELA
21%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
16%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
7%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
9%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
7%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
7%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
10%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
16%

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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The neighborhood

Where Kipp Memphis Collegiate 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat 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

$36,393

Median home value

$128,600

Median rent

$999/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

38.4%

Poverty rate

28.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Humes Preparatory Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.46–80.7 mi192Compare →
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.75–81.5 mi349Compare →
Bellevue MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.56–82.7 mi606Compare →
Westside Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified1.86–83.5 mi299Compare →

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
#48 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

Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle

Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle is a public middle school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 300 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #705 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 Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle

What grades does Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle serve?

Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle?

Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle rank in TN?

Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle ranks #705 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle a charter school?

Yes, Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle a Title I school?

No, Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
300
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.0%
Area population (ZIP 38107)
14,254
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
38.1
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 38107; 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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