Serving 221 students in grades 9-10, Kipp Memphis Collegiate High 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 40-44% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
96%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School?
221 students attend Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School offer ?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School part of?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School is part of Shelby County School District.
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