KIPP Memphis Academy Middle

www.kippmemphis.org/

Charter School 228 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

KIPP Memphis Middle Academy, located on Howell Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, is part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, a national system of public charter schools known for their focus on college readiness and academic rigor. The school serves students in the middle school grades, operating under the philosophy that through a combination of high expectations, extended learning time, and a supportive culture, all students can develop the knowledge and character skills necessary to succeed in college and beyond.

The academy emphasizes a structured environment that prioritizes academic achievement and personal growth. By fostering a culture of community and discipline, KIPP Memphis Middle Academy aims to close the achievement gap for students in the Memphis area. The curriculum is designed to prepare pupils for the academic demands of high school and university, often incorporating data-driven instruction and a focus on both literacy and mathematics, while also stressing the importance of extracurricular engagement and social-emotional development.

228

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP Memphis Academy Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	14
Black	210
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Black
210 (92.1%)
Hispanic
14 (6.1%)
Two or More
2 (0.9%)
White
1 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)452-2682
Website:	http://www.kippmemphis.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 66

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KIPP Memphis Academy Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	66
Grade 7	92
Grade 8	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KIPP Memphis Academy Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	105	46.1%
Male	123	53.9%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Lester Prep

Tennessee Public Charter School Commission

Charter School 204 Students

320 Carpenter ST
Memphis, TN 38112 (2.3 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 8th