Summary:
Zip code 38128 in Memphis, TN is served by two middle schools—Raleigh Egypt Middle School and Craigmont Middle School—both part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools and both serving grades 6 through 8.
Of the two, Craigmont Middle School is clearly the stronger choice. It outperforms Raleigh Egypt Middle School in every tested subject, often by dramatic margins. For example, math proficiency is 19.0% at Craigmont versus 8.8% at Raleigh Egypt, and science proficiency is 23.6% versus 6.2%. Craigmont also has a standout Algebra I program, with 71.4% of test-takers proficient, well above the district rate. Its overall ranking has held steady in the 18th–21st percentile range, while Raleigh Egypt has dropped from the 10th percentile to the 2nd percentile over three years and now has single-digit proficiency in math, ELA, and science. Craigmont also spends more per student ($15,140 versus $13,731), which may support its stronger results—though both schools remain below district and state averages in most subjects.
The most surprising finding is attendance. Both schools have remarkably low chronic absenteeism—9.4% at Raleigh Egypt and 10.1% at Craigmont—far better than the district average of 30.2% and even better than the state average of 18.3%. Yet students still struggle academically, suggesting that low attendance is not the main barrier here. Grade-level data also show a common weak spot: both schools see a noticeable drop in math and social studies performance in 8th grade. For families, Craigmont Middle School is the stronger option in this ZIP code, especially for students ready to accelerate in math, but overall academic outcomes in this area remain a serious concern.
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