Serving 1,127 students in grades 6-8, White Station Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,127 students
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Station Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
White Station Middle School's student population of 1,127 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
School Rankings
White Station Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Station Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
20%
16%
Black
43%
20%
White
23%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Station Middle School's ranking?
White Station Middle School is ranked #216 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are White Station Middle School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend White Station Middle School?
1,127 students attend White Station Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of White Station Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does White Station Middle School offer ?
White Station Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Station Middle School part of?
White Station Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is White Station Middle School located?
White Station Middle School is located in the East Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 8 other public schools located in East Memphis.
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