Serving 522 students in grades 6-9, Mt. Pisgah Middle/high ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high's student population of 522 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Pisgah Middle/high is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1468 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
80%
21%
White
3%
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
38%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Pisgah Middle/high's ranking?
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high is ranked #1468 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mt. Pisgah Middle/high often compared to?
Mt. Pisgah Middle/highis often viewed alongside schools like Cordova Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Mt. Pisgah Middle/high?
522 students attend Mt. Pisgah Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mt. Pisgah Middle/high students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Pisgah Middle/high?
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mt. Pisgah Middle/high offer ?
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt. Pisgah Middle/high part of?
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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