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Middle College High

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

A Memphis-shelby County Schools high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.

750 E Parkway S, Memphis, TN 38104

  • Math 43% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 69% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.9% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.8 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+29.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation24.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.6:1
District spending per student$13,695

Students at Middle College High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency69%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 56% recently.

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 21 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Middle College High 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$56,452

Median home value

$301,100

Median rent

$1,073/mo

College educated

51.9%

Homeownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
24.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Exceptional Children Special PlacementsEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–120.5 mi461Compare →
Compass Community School Midtown CampusCharter · enrollment unverified7.59–121.4 mi356Compare →
East HighEnrollment path unverified8.79–121.6 mi615Compare →
Melrose HighEnrollment path unverified2.49–121.6 mi710Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Memphis-shelby County Schools

Schools in district
222
Rank in district
#95 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

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

About Middle College High

Middle College High is a public high school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 333 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,276 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Middle College High

What grades does Middle College High serve?

Middle College High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Middle College High?

Middle College High has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College High?

The student-teacher ratio at Middle College High is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Middle College High rank in TN?

Middle College High ranks #1,276 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Middle College High's MySchoolScout rating?

Middle College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Middle College High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle College High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Middle College High a charter school?

No, Middle College High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Middle College High a Title I school?

No, Middle College High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
333
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 38104)
22,925
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
37.3
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 38104; 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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