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Enrollment
1,034
Middle
DISTRICT 506 · STATE 554
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MEMPHIS-SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 470014801036
Colonial Middle
1370 Colonial RD, Memphis, TN 38117 · (901) 416-8980 · Shelby County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL1,034 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 323 | 31% |
| Grade 7 | 360 | 35% |
| Grade 8 | 351 | 34% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
23.2%
TN avg 40.9% . +1.2pp since 2022
Math
22.3%
TN avg 39.3% . +5.1pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 23 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 22 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 1 points since 2022, while math scores are up about 5 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 23.2% | 22.3% |
| 2023-24 | 20.6% | 17.9% |
| 2022-23 | 22.0% | 17.2% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Colonial Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee | In Shelby County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 22.3% | #247 of 336 ▲ 16 | #18 of 44 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 23.2% | #240 of 336 ▲ 7 | #15 of 45 no change |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,034 | #28 of 349 | #4 of 50 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.4% | #86 of 325 | #13 of 45 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.1% | #180 of 216 | #18 of 25 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,034
-44 (-4%) vs 2020
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,034 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,088 | 55.5 | 19.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1,000 | 61.5 | 16.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 1,078 | 53 | 20.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 1,090 | 60.5 | 18.0:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 1,066 | 72 | 14.8:1 | 80% (849) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Colonial Middle.
About Colonial Middle
Colonial Middle is a high-enrollment middle school that serves part of Memphis, Tennessee. The school runs grades 6 through 8 and enrolls 1,034 students. Middle schools in Tennessee average about 554 students, which makes this school 87% bigger than average.
Colonial Middle sits within Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which has 211 schools and 111,979 students.
Of every 100 students at Colonial Middle, about 51 are Black. Other reported shares: 40% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 3% White. Among Shelby County residents, the Black share is about 52%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 57%.
In the wider Shelby County area, the median household earns about $63,767 a year, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. Across Shelby County, 287 public schools serve about 154,209 students.
The closest school to Colonial Middle is Sea Isle Elementary, located about 0.7 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Its location is classified as City: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
From 1,078 students in 2020-21, enrollment fell to 1,034 by 2024-25.
The Colonial Middle discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Shelby County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
919,173
Census ACS
Median income
$63,767
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
287
154,209 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools
- Cordova High SchoolHigh · 2,251 students
- White Station HighHigh · 2,046 students
- Germantown HighHigh · 1,719 students
- Southwind HighHigh · 1,675 students
- Dexter SchoolElementary · 1,509 students
- Whitehaven HighHigh · 1,509 students
Other schools in Memphis
- White Station HighHigh · 2,046 students
- Southwind HighHigh · 1,675 students
- Whitehaven HighHigh · 1,509 students
- Overton HighHigh · 1,417 students
- Snowden Elementary/MiddleElementary · 1,384 students
- Kingsbury HighHigh · 1,383 students
Other Colonial Middle schools
One other US public school is named Colonial Middle. Colonial Middle is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Colonial Middle SchoolPlymouth Meeting, PA · 1,268 students
Nearby schools
- Sea Isle Elementary0.7 mi · 514
- Overton High0.8 mi · 1,417
- Willow Oaks Elementary1.0 mi · 620
- The Excel Center1.0 mi · 457
- Leadership Preparatory Charter School1.4 mi · 462
- Memphis Merit Academy1.5 mi · 424
Frequently asked questions
About Colonial MiddleHow large is Colonial Middle?
Colonial Middle enrolls approximately 1,034 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Colonial Middle serve?
Colonial Middle serves grades 06-08.
What is the student diversity at Colonial Middle?
Student demographics at Colonial Middle are roughly 3% White, 40% Hispanic, 51% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Colonial Middle?
Colonial Middle is overseen by Memphis-Shelby County Schools in Shelby County.
What city is Colonial Middle in?
Colonial Middle is located in Memphis, TN.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.