Summary:
The 38119 zip code in Tennessee has only one middle school, Ridgeway Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. The school's performance has been consistently low, with proficiency rates well below state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. Ridgeway Middle School has a high chronic absenteeism rate and a low statewide ranking, indicating significant challenges in providing quality education to its students.
Ridgeway Middle School's academic performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is significantly below state and district averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 11.5% of Ridgeway Middle School students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 22.6% for the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district and 42.2% for the state of Tennessee. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranking 521 out of 583 Tennessee middle schools in 2024-2025 (1 star), 550 out of 587 in 2023-2024 (0 stars), and 526 out of 594 in 2022-2023 (1 star).
The high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% at Ridgeway Middle School is concerning and may be a contributing factor to the school's poor academic outcomes. Additionally, the school serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may require additional resources and targeted programs to address the unique challenges these students face. Overall, the data suggests that Ridgeway Middle School is a struggling school that may need significant interventions and support to improve student learning and achievement.
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