AMERICAN WAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

American Way Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 703 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, American Way Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

American Way Middle School, located at 3805 American Way in Memphis, Tennessee, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. Serving the students of the 38118 area, the school is committed to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, personal development, and community engagement. As part of Tennessee's largest school district, the institution utilizes the district’s standardized curriculum and resources to prepare students for the transition to high school, focusing on core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science.

In addition to its academic offerings, American Way Middle School emphasizes the social and emotional well-being of its diverse student body. The school works to provide a structured environment that encourages extracurricular participation and student accountability, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities. Families seeking specific information regarding school policies, calendar events, or academic performance data can access further resources through the official Memphis-Shelby County Schools website at http://www.mcsk12.net.

For more information, contact American Way Middle at (901) 416-1250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.