- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Memphis, TN
Kirby Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kirby Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470014702461Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirby Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Tennessee schools.
- #31 of 35
- middle schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 402
- students enrolled
Kirby Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirby Middle School ranks #31 of 35 middle schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Achievement School District · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014702461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Kirby Middle School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 470014702461 · Memphis, TN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
402 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Journey Hanley School (657 students)
Kirby Middle School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Kirby 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
Kirby Middle School
402 students
What this shows Kirby Middle School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirby Middle School compares
Kirby 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.5%
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 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 45.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Kirby Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
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 Kirby 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirby 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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirby Middle School
How many students attend Kirby Middle School?
Kirby Middle School has 402 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirby Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirby Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirby Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kirby Middle School is African American at 77.4% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirby Middle School?
Kirby Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Kirby Middle School rank among middle schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirby Middle School ranks #31 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 Kirby 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.