Serving 273 students in grades 6-8, Corry Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 8% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)8%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)9%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
98%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
45%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Corry Middle School?
273 students attend Corry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Corry Middle School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Corry Middle School?
Corry Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Corry Middle School offer ?
Corry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Corry Middle School part of?
Corry Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.
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