Serving 56 students in grades 6-8, Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School's student population of 56 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill 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 Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School is 0.27, 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
#1468 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
85%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 is Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School's ranking?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School is ranked #1468 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School?
56 students attend Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School offer ?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School part of?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School located?
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School is located in the Burlington neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in Burlington.
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