University Middle School

University Middle School is one of the close-knit 6-8 campuss in Memphis, Tennessee, part of University Schools, with 264 students on its rolls from grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 554 students per school, that is 52% smaller than typical.

Within University Schools, which oversees 3 schools and 957 students, University Middle School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, University Middle School shows that the largest single group is White at 53%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest consists of 33% Black, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian. That is noticeably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 34%.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Shelby County) shows that median household income runs about $63,767, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 14%. Across Shelby County's 287 public schools (combined enrollment of about 154,209 students), University Middle School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: University High School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a downtown area.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.