Serving 1,088 students in grades 6-8, Colonial Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,088 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Colonial Middle School's student population of 1,088 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,088 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Motto
Greatness Grows Here!
Colonial Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonial Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1402 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
39%
15%
Black
54%
21%
White
3%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Colonial Middle School's ranking?
Colonial Middle School is ranked #1402 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Colonial Middle School often compared to?
Colonial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Station Middle School, Bellevue Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Colonial Middle School?
1,088 students attend Colonial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Colonial Middle School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colonial Middle School?
Colonial Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colonial Middle School offer ?
Colonial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colonial Middle School part of?
Colonial Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Colonial Middle School located?
Colonial Middle School is located in the Colonial Acres neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Colonial Acres.
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