- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Memphis, TN
Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470014702304Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Tennessee schools.
- #25 of 35
- middle schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 193
- students enrolled
Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School ranks #25 of 35 middle schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Achievement School District · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014702304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 470014702304 · Memphis, TN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
193 enr · 19.3:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Journey Hanley School (657 students)
Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Journey Hanley
Journey Hanley School
657 students
- Journey Colema
Journey Coleman School
631 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School
537 students
- Wooddale Middl
Wooddale Middle School
534 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
476 students
- This school 193
Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School
193 students
What this shows Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School compares
Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$13,612
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Achievement School District reports $13,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Hanley School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Journey Coleman School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Preparatory High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wooddale Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School
How many students attend Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School?
Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School has 193 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 26% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School?
Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School rank among middle schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School ranks #25 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 Achievement School District?
Besides Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School, Achievement School District also operates Journey Hanley School (657 students), Journey Coleman School (631 students), and Martin Luther King Preparatory High School (537 students). See the Achievement School District district page for the complete list.