Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

Public 6-8

750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104-5556

(901) 416-4536

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 577 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,141

Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Number of students: 350

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.7%

White:

32.0%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maxine Smith STEAM Academy ranks better than 96.7% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks first among 33 ranked middle schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.7%), White (32%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maxine Smith STEAM Academy is 20.5. 31 middle schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maxine Smith STEAM Academy is $4,141. 33 middle schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Maxine Smith STEAM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Maxine Smith STEAM Academy 19^th of 577 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Maxine Smith STEAM Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 136^th of 148 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

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Rank History for all students at Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	96.94	9^th	563	98.4%
2019	99.34	6^th	574	99.0%
2021	85.18	48^th	576	91.7%
2022	95.66	19^th	569	96.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	98.95	3^rd	490	99.4%
2021	89.29	10^th	483	97.9%
2022	93.69	8^th	495	98.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	98.69	7^th	529	98.7%
2021	81.55	55^th	538	89.8%
2022	92.54	28^th	552	94.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	68.29	13^th	35	62.9%
2021	53.85	25^th	39	35.9%
2022	39.68	16^th	23	30.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	99.13	4^th	523	99.2%
2021	88.93	31^st	529	94.1%
2022	97.16	10^th	540	98.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	98.22	3^rd	284	98.9%
2019	99.69	3^rd	293	99.0%
2021	93.66	5^th	277	98.2%
2022	98.13	4^th	299	98.7%

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Rank History for White students at Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	97.69	5^th	481	99.0%
2019	99.05	5^th	484	99.0%
2021	90.18	33^rd	496	93.3%
2022	96.61	11^th	500	97.8%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	57	67	2	6	0	6	138
2016	115	108	3	11	1	14	252
2017	168	116	6	13	1	29	333
2018	180	115	8	10	1	24	338
2019	172	137	8	14	0	26	357
2020	177	153	6	19	0	19	374
2021	147	170	5	22	0	28	372
2022	112	188	4	21	0	25	350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	138	14.0	9.8	31.9
2016	252	19.0	13.2	29.4
2017	333	18.3	18.1	n/a
2018	338	20.2	16.7	n/a
2019	357	18.6	19.1	n/a
2020	374	15.0	24.9	n/a
2021	372	20.6	17.9	n/a
2022	350	17.0	20.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	138	14.0	9.8	31.9
2016	252	19.0	13.2	29.4
2017	333	18.3	18.1	n/a
2018	338	20.2	16.7	n/a
2019	357	18.6	19.1	n/a
2020	374	15.0	24.9	n/a
2021	372	20.6	17.9	n/a
2022	350	17.0	20.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$393 (3.6%)	$9,455 (86.7%)	$10,911
2020	$478 (5.0%)	$9,001 (93.4%)	$9,635
2021	$628 (15.2%)	$3,289 (79.4%)	$4,141

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 6^th of 574 Middle schools	Ranks 19^th of 569 Middle schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Maxine Smith STEAM Academy)	82.5	53.8	28.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	22.2	9.9	12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	39	31.5	7.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Maxine Smith STEAM Academy)	80.2	81.4	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	19.2	18.2	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.4	36.3	2.9%
6th Grade Social Studies (Maxine Smith STEAM Academy)	71	79.7	8.7%
6th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	21.2	19.4	1.8%
6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	38	43.6	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Maxine Smith STEAM Academy)	81.8	57.8	24%
7th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	17.5	12.6	4.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	33.6	30.2	3.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Maxine Smith STEAM Academy)	72	78.6	6.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	20	22.1	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.4	35.7	0.3%
7th Grade Social Studies (Maxine Smith STEAM Academy)	90.3	79.5	10.8%
7th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	25.4	25.3	0.1%
7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	43.2	45.5	2.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Maxine Smith STEAM Academy)	69.7	52.9	16.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	20.9	11.3	9.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	35.1	30.7	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Maxine Smith STEAM Academy)	73.8	75.9	2.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	13.4	13.6	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	27.1	25.8	1.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Maxine Smith STEAM Academy)	87.4	84.3	3.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	22.8	20.5	2.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	41.5	41.5
All Grades Mathematics (Maxine Smith STEAM Academy)	80.6	55	25.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	27.2	14.5	12.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	34.1	6.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maxine Smith STEAM Academy)	75.4	78.7	3.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	20.6	20.5	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	35.1	1.4%
All Grades Social Studies (Maxine Smith STEAM Academy)	82.6	81.1	1.5%
All Grades Social Studies (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	23.1	21.7	1.4%
All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)	40.9	43.5	2.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
Total Students	357	372	4.2%
African American	137	170	24.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	14	22	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	172	147	14.5%
Two or More Races	26	28	7.7%

Schools Near Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2022)				Ranking (2021)				TNReady Mathematics (2022)					TNReady English Language Arts (2022)					TNReady Algebra I (2022)			TNReady Geometry (2022)		TNReady Science (2022)					TNReady Social Studies (2022)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	SchoolDigger Rating (2022)	Average Standard Score (2021)	Statewide Rank (2021)	State Percentile (2021)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 7th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Geometry 8th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy	Public	6-8	750 E Parkway S	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 416-4536	350	17	20.5		112 (32.0%)	188 (53.7%)	21 (6.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.1%)	95.7	19^th of 577 public middle schools	96.7%		85.2	48^th of 576 public middle schools	91.7%	29		53.8	57.8	52.9	55.0		81.4	78.6	75.9	78.7	90.0	68.4	75.9				65.8	70.5		68.1	79.7	79.5	84.3	81.1	$4,141	$628	$3,289
Lester Prep	Public, Charter	6-8	320 Carpenter ST	Memphis	38112	Shelby County	Tennessee Public Charter School Commission	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(901) 416-3640	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bellevue Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	575 S Bellevue Blvd	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4488	541	33	16.4		3 (0.6%)	483 (89.3%)	30 (5.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	28.1	412^th of 577 public middle schools	28.6%		16.7	476^th of 576 public middle schools	17.4%	64			12.2	12.9	10.1		23.6	36.8	17.5	26.0		18.2	18.2				10.3	36.5	20.1	22.7	12.1	27.9	39.3	26.9	$10,933	$1,217	$8,911
University Middle	Public	6-8	330 Innovation DR	Memphis	38152	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 678-2285	237	22	10.7		112 (47.3%)	93 (39.2%)	12 (5.1%)	8 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)	75.9	92^nd of 577 public middle schools	84.1%		78.3	76^th of 576 public middle schools	86.8%	16		26.5	34.2	20.8	28.1		58.3	55.0	46.6	53.6				70.8	70.8		56.1	56.3		56.2	62.2	61.3	75.3	66.0	$4,515	$628	$3,663
Sherwood Middle	Public	6-8	3480 Rhodes Ave	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4870	796	45	17.6		6 (0.8%)	575 (72.2%)	194 (24.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.3%)								(n/a)							5.6	6.1		5.1															$10,124	$1,616	$7,971
Veritas College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-8	1500 Dunn AVE	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 526-1900	139	10	13.9		0 (0.0%)	129 (92.8%)	5 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)	16.8	484^th of 577 public middle schools	16.1%		10.3	516^th of 576 public middle schools	10.4%	32			9.5	22.9	11.3			21.4	10.4	11.3							9.6	14.3		9.2	25.0	28.6	12.5	21.8	$13,622	$628	$12,770
KIPP Memphis Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	2110 Howell	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 452-2682	315	23	14.0		1 (0.3%)	278 (88.3%)	31 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	6.7	567^th of 577 public middle schools	1.7%		6.5	566^th of 576 public middle schools	1.7%	1	8.2						8.8	11.4		7.1						10.4	7.2	11.3		7.6		13.7	7.9	8.4	$13,985	$1,079	$12,682
Treadwell Middle School	Public	6-8	920 N Highland St	Memphis	38122	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-6100	606	36	16.8		39 (6.4%)	242 (39.9%)	291 (48.0%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.6%)	17.7	478^th of 577 public middle schools	17.2%		12.1	503^rd of 576 public middle schools	12.7%	25		6.0	11.9	11.7	9.8		10.7	18.0	7.1	12.0							9.2	25.4	6.6	13.7	24.2	53.0	16.5	31.1	$11,081	$1,511	$8,621
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	4-8	2230 Corry RD	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 881-7970	443	33	13.6		8 (1.8%)	405 (91.4%)	13 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	9.2	545^th of 577 public middle schools	5.5%					(n/a)	7.7		5.3	19.0	6.6	7.6	5.8	13.5	6.8	8.2						7.9			8.6				7.0		$14,850	$1,768	$12,858
City University School Girls Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-8	1475 East Shelby DR	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 775-2219	101	9	11.8		0 (0.0%)	96 (95.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	28.1	413^th of 577 public middle schools	28.4%		10	520^th of 576 public middle schools	9.7%	107			12.0	34.1	19.8		30.0	16.0	20.0	21.2							30.0	16.0	22.0	22.1		8.0	26.8	15.1	$15,573	$1,614	$12,655

Frequently Asked Questions about Maxine Smith STEAM Academy

How many students attend Maxine Smith STEAM Academy?

In the 2021-22 school year, 350 students attended Maxine Smith STEAM Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Maxine Smith STEAM Academy?

Students at Maxine Smith STEAM Academy are 54% African American, 32% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Maxine Smith STEAM Academy a good school?

Yes! Maxine Smith STEAM Academy is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 19^th of 577 Tennessee middle schools.

What district is Maxine Smith STEAM Academy in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

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