At a glance
Reported students
693
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee middle enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 342 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455.5
American Way Middle School: 693 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 707
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about American Way Middle School
American Way Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Memphis. It is one of 209 current school records connected to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. NCES reports 693 students for 2024–25.
Among 342 middle schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 500.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (54.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (42.3%). English learners represent 35.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking American Way Middle School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 35.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.04
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic42.3%
- Black54.5%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Havenview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
696 reported students
Cordova Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
680 reported students
Sherwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
743 reported students
A. Maceo Walker Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
641 reported students
Bellevue Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
625 reported students
Treadwell Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
764 reported students
Public schools near American Way Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 743 | 1.8 mi |
| Colonial Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 1,034 | 2.4 mi |
| Oakhaven Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 303 | 2.4 mi |
| University Middle School Middle · University Schools - Memphis | 06–08 | 264 | 3.2 mi |
| Power Center Academy Middle School Middle · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 451 | 3.5 mi |
| Maxine Smith STEAM Academy Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 439 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about American Way Middle School
What grades does American Way Middle School serve?
American Way Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
How many students attend American Way Middle School?
American Way Middle School reported 693 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 342 Tennessee middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 707 students.
Is American Way Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
American Way Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Memphis-Shelby County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is American Way Middle School in?
American Way Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, based in Memphis, TN, which operates 209 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near American Way Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sherwood Middle School (1.8 mi), Colonial Middle School (2.4 mi), Oakhaven Middle School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.