At a glance
Reported students
399
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee middle enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 342 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455.5
Memphis Business Academy Middle School: 399 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
- 398
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 49.8:1
What the reported data says about Memphis Business Academy Middle School
Memphis Business Academy 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 399 students for 2024–25.
Among 342 middle schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 500.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (78.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.5%). English learners represent 17.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Memphis Business Academy 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 0 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
- 17.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic19.5%
- Black78.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
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.
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
439 reported students
Power Center Academy Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
451 reported students
Raleigh Egypt Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
461 reported students
Chickasaw Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
330 reported students
Grandview Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
472 reported students
Craigmont Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
475 reported students
Public schools near Memphis Business Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Heights Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 472 | 0.7 mi |
| Georgian Hills Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 249 | 1.2 mi |
| Westside Middle School Middle · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 281 | 2.5 mi |
| Raleigh Egypt Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 461 | 4 mi |
| KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle School Middle · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 301 | 4.3 mi |
| Treadwell Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 764 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Memphis Business Academy Middle School
What grades does Memphis Business Academy Middle School serve?
Memphis Business Academy 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 Memphis Business Academy Middle School?
Memphis Business Academy Middle School reported 399 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 342 Tennessee middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 398 students.
Is Memphis Business Academy Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Memphis Business Academy Middle School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Memphis Business Academy Middle School in?
Memphis Business Academy 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 Memphis Business Academy Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Grandview Heights Middle School (0.7 mi), Georgian Hills Middle School (1.2 mi), Westside Middle School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.