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#1524 of 1,786 schools in TN

Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School

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

A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

Charter

4443 S. Germantown RD, Memphis, TN 38125

  • Math 30% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 18% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-2.25 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.5% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-9.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.3 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment6.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$13,695
Chronic Absenteeism50%

Students at Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School score 24% 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 Proficiency30%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency18%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kirby Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.26–81.2 mi366Compare →
Power Center Academy Middle - SoutheastCharter · enrollment unverified5.16–81.8 mi315Compare →
Hickory Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.56–82.1 mi865Compare →
Highland Oaks MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.66–82.3 mi586Compare →

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
#136 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

Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School

Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School is a public middle school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 56 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,524 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School

What grades does Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School serve?

Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School?

Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School rank in TN?

Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School ranks #1,524 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School a charter school?

Yes, Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School a Title I school?

No, Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
56
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.0%
Area population (ZIP 38125)
42,793
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
33.4
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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