DUBOIS MIDDLE OF LEADERSHIP PUBLIC POLICY

DuBois Middle of Leadership Public Policy is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 188 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 7 teachers, DuBois Middle of Leadership Public Policy 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.

DuBois Middle School of Leadership Public Policy is a public charter school located in the Hickory Hill area of Memphis, Tennessee. Operating under the Gestalt Community Schools network, the institution is part of a charter management organization dedicated to providing high-quality educational options for families in underserved urban neighborhoods. The school’s curriculum is anchored in a rigorous academic framework, with a specialized emphasis on leadership development, civic engagement, and public policy, aiming to prepare students to be informed and active participants in their communities.

The school is structured to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, often integrating "scholar-centered" learning models that encourage students to think critically about societal issues. By focusing on public policy, the school seeks to cultivate a sense of responsibility and agency among its middle schoolers, providing them with the foundational skills needed for success in high school and beyond. As part of the broader Memphis education landscape, DuBois Middle serves as a hub for academic, social, and character development, maintaining a mission to close the achievement gap through targeted support and community-focused programming.

For more information, contact DuBois Middle of Leadership Public Policy at (901) 751-7122 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.