- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Memphis, TN
City University School Girls Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for City University School Girls Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470014802352Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City University School Girls Preparatory earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #24 of 35
- middle schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 94
- students enrolled
City University School Girls Preparatory has class sizes smaller than 92% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, City University School Girls Preparatory ranks #24 of 35 middle schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014802352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
City University School Girls Preparatory grew from 86 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (+16.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 470014802352 · Memphis, TN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
94 enr · 10.4:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
City University School Girls Preparatory grew from 86 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (+16.3%). Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
City University School Girls Preparatory 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 94
City University School Girls Preparatory
94 students
What this shows City University School Girls Preparatory reports 94 students on the CCD universe file.
How City University School Girls Preparatory compares
City University School Girls Preparatory is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 94 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
94
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 8% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, City University School Girls Preparatory is less 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 City University School Girls Preparatory 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to City University School Girls Preparatory'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 (~94 students)
Frequently asked questions about City University School Girls Preparatory
How many students attend City University School Girls Preparatory?
City University School Girls Preparatory has 94 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 100 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City University School Girls Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at City University School Girls Preparatory is 10.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City University School Girls Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at City University School Girls Preparatory is African American at 93.6% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City University School Girls Preparatory?
City University School Girls Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does City University School Girls Preparatory rank among middle schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, City University School Girls Preparatory ranks #24 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 City University School Girls Preparatory, 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.