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University Middle School vs. Maxine Smith Steam Academy

Should you attend University Middle School or Maxine Smith Steam Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
University Middle School
330 Innovation Dr
Memphis, TN 38111
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Maxine Smith Steam Academy
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

University Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Maxine Smith Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 268 students in grades 6-8, University Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 397 students in grades 6-8, Maxine Smith Steam Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
268 students
397 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at University Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maxine Smith Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at University Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maxine Smith Steam Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at University Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maxine Smith Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at University Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maxine Smith Steam Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#175 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
#43 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of University Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maxine Smith Steam Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in TN)
72%
(Top 5% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maxine Smith Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
79%
(Top 5% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maxine Smith Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 10% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maxine Smith Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of University Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Maxine Smith Steam Academy by grade.
Grade 6 Students
84
149
Grade 7 Students
94
137
Grade 8 Students
90
111
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at University Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maxine Smith Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at University Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maxine Smith Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
32%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at University Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maxine Smith Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
53%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at University Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maxine Smith Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at University Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maxine Smith Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of University Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maxine Smith Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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