Serving 248 students in grades 6-8, Cypress 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 was 7% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
<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
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)7%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)13%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
98%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Cypress Middle School?
248 students attend Cypress Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cypress Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cypress Middle School?
Cypress Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cypress Middle School offer ?
Cypress Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cypress Middle School part of?
Cypress Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.
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