- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Memphis, TN
American Way Middle
Federal NCES profile for American Way Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470014802040
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Way Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools.
- #26 of 35
- middle schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 693
- students enrolled
American Way Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Way Middle ranks #26 of 35 middle schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014802040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
American Way Middle held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 470014802040 · Memphis, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
American Way Middle held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
American Way Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cordova High S
Cordova High School
2,251 students
- White Station
White Station High
2,046 students
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High
1,719 students
- Southwind High
Southwind High
1,675 students
- Whitehaven Hig
Whitehaven High
1,509 students
- This school 693
American Way Middle
693 students
What this shows American Way Middle reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Way Middle compares
American Way Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,695
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%
Two or More 2.0%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, American Way Middle is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Memphis-Shelby County Schools reports $13,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How American Way Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Station High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Germantown High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Way Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Memphis
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
White Station Middle
Standard public school
1,127 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Colonial Middle
Standard public school
1,034 students 17:1 students per teacher
Kate Bond Middle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Hickory Ridge Middle
Standard public school
805 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Treadwell Middle School
Standard public school
764 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Middle
Standard public school
743 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about American Way Middle
How many students attend American Way Middle?
American Way Middle has 693 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 690 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Way Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at American Way Middle is 16.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Way Middle?
The largest demographic group at American Way Middle is African American at 54.5% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Way Middle?
American Way Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American Way Middle rank among middle schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, American Way Middle ranks #26 of 35 middle schools in Memphis, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
Besides American Way Middle, Memphis-Shelby County Schools also operates Cordova High School (2,251 students), White Station High (2,046 students), and Germantown High (1,719 students). See the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district page for the complete list.