Craigmont Middle

schools.scsk12.org/craigmont-ms

475 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Craigmont Middle School is a public school located on Covington Pike in Memphis, Tennessee, operating as part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. The school serves a diverse student body in the Berclair/Covington area, focusing on preparing middle-grade students for the academic and social demands of high school. Its curriculum is designed to align with state standards, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and character development within a structured urban educational environment.

As part of the larger Memphis-Shelby County Schools system, Craigmont Middle leverages district-wide resources to offer various extracurricular opportunities, athletic programs, and support services intended to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting. The school emphasizes community involvement and partnership, encouraging parents and local stakeholders to participate in the educational process. For families seeking current information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or specific school policies, the district’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.

475

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Craigmont Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	85
Black	361
Asian	1
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

Black
361 (76.0%)
Hispanic
85 (17.9%)
Two or More
15 (3.2%)
White
12 (2.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-7780
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/craigmont-ms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 168

Grade 7 153

Grade 8 154

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Craigmont Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	168
Grade 7	153
Grade 8	154

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Craigmont Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	52.2%
Male	227	47.8%

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