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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
230 Henry AVE, Memphis, TN 38107
Enrollment
300
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
6.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
300
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
6.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#705 of 1,786
In Memphis
#48 of 199
public schools
In district
#48 of 202
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Academic growth
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle is a public middle school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle serves approximately 300 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #705 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
- This school 6.9 · Average
- District avg 4.9
- TN avg 6.0
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle 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.
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
37% of students at Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle — Students at Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 22 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 9.1/10.
How Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle Compares
See how Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
230 Henry AVE, Memphis, TN 38107
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School (rated 4.4/10, 0.7 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Bellevue Middle (rated 3.5/10, 2.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary Memphis | 0.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Manassas High Memphis | 0.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School Memphis | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| MARIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Memphis | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Early Childhood Programs Memphis | 1.0 mi | 2.8 |
| Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie Memphis | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School Memphis | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Downtown Elementary Memphis | 1.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Perea Elementary School Memphis | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| MEMPHIS RECOVERY CENTER Memphis | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Medical District High School Memphis | 2.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Crosstown High School Memphis | 1.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High Memphis | 2.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Central High Memphis | 2.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Vollentine Elementary Memphis | 2.2 mi | 5.6 |
| B. T. Washington High Memphis | 2.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Bruce Elementary Memphis | 2.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Bellevue Middle Memphis | 2.7 mi | 3.5 |
| 1ST CLASS MONTESSORI Memphis | 2.7 mi | — |
| 1ST CLASS MONTESSORI - I Memphis | 2.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 38107 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,393
Median Home Value
$128,600
Median Rent
$999/mo
Population
14,254
College Educated
24%
Homeownership
38.4%
Avg Commute
20.4 min
Poverty Rate
28.6%
Median Age
38.1
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|---|---|
| Bridgeforth Middle School Pulaski, TN | 6.9 |
| Lexington Middle School Lexington, TN | 6.9 |
| Westwood Middle School Manchester, TN | 6.9 |
| Huntsville Middle School Huntsville, TN | 7.0 |
| Three Oaks Middle School Dyersburg, TN | 7.0 |
| West End Middle Nashville, TN | 7.0 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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%
- Phone
- (901) 791-9390
Resources & Links
District
Memphis-Shelby County Schools- District Enrollment
- 110,057
- Schools in District
- 222
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,695
- District Rank
- #48 of 202
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