- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Memphis, TN
University Middle
Federal NCES profile for University Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470014802590
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Middle earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 35
- middle schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 271
- students enrolled
University Middle has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Middle ranks #1 of 35 middle schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014802590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
University Middle held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 470014802590 · Memphis, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
University Middle held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
University 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 271
University Middle
271 students
What this shows University Middle reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Middle compares
University 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 University 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 University 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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Middle
How many students attend University Middle?
University Middle has 271 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at University Middle is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Middle?
University Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 University Middle rank among middle schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, University Middle ranks #1 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 University 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.