KIPP MEMPHIS PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL

KIPP Memphis Preparatory Middle is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Achievement School District school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 392 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, KIPP Memphis Preparatory Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

KIPP Memphis Preparatory Middle is a public charter school located in the 38106 zip code of Memphis, Tennessee, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, the school operates under a mission centered on preparing students for success in high school, college, and beyond. The campus emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a focus on character development, aiming to bridge the opportunity gap for students in historically underserved communities by fostering a culture of high expectations and personal growth.

The school is defined by its structured environment, which includes longer school days and an extended academic year to ensure students have ample time to master core subjects. Beyond academics, KIPP Memphis Preparatory Middle prioritizes a strong school community, often utilizing mentorship, community involvement, and extracurricular programming to build student leadership. By integrating social-emotional learning with traditional academics, the school seeks to provide its students with the critical thinking skills and persistence necessary to excel in competitive academic settings and thrive in their future professional lives.

For more information, contact KIPP Memphis Preparatory Middle at (901) 674-8228 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.