D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Colonial Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1370 Colonial RD, Memphis, TN 38117
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 15% · Math 8% proficient · 20th percentile in Tennessee
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
1,088
Students
enrolled
19.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%20/100reading 22nd percentile, math 18th percentile among Tennessee middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency15% (−14 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−17 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White25%25%reading -8 pts, math -10 pts33rd percentile (list)
Black16%7%reading +4 pts, math -3 pts52nd percentile (list)
Hispanic10%5%reading -6 pts, math -12 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income10%5%reading -3 pts, math -8 pts22nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1370 Colonial RD
City Memphis
ZIP Code 38117
District 4700148
NCES School ID 470014801036
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38117

Understanding the community around Colonial Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $91,680
Per Capita Income $60,093
Poverty Rate 6.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 46.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.8%
High School or Higher 96.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $263,100
Median Rent $1,249
Owner-Occupied 78.1%
Renter-Occupied 21.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Colonial Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 53.7%
Hispanic/Latino 38.9%
Two or More Races 4.0%
White 2.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,088
Teachers (FTE) 55.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Colonial Middle?
Colonial Middle has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Colonial Middle?
Colonial Middle has 1,088 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1.
What grades does Colonial Middle serve?
Colonial Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Colonial Middle receive per student?
Colonial Middle receives $15,292 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Colonial Middle in 38117 ▼
Avg Home Value
$269,354
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,516
1-Year Change
+1.5%
% Renters
21.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026