Kirby Middle School

tn.greendot.org/kirby

Charter School 385 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kirby Middle School, located on E Raines Road in Memphis, is a public charter school operated by Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee. As part of a national network dedicated to transforming underperforming schools, Kirby Middle emphasizes a rigorous academic environment paired with a commitment to personalized student support. The school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school, college, and beyond by fostering a culture of high expectations and community involvement.

The school’s model is built on the belief that every student deserves access to a high-quality education regardless of their zip code. To achieve this, Kirby Middle utilizes smaller learning communities, dedicated mentorship programs, and a data-driven instructional approach. By prioritizing strong relationships between teachers, students, and families, the school works to create a safe and inclusive campus where students are empowered to excel academically while developing the character traits necessary for long-term success.

385

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kirby Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	47
Black	328
Asian	2
Two or More	5

Black
328 (85.2 %)
Hispanic
47 (12.2 %)
Two or More
5 (1.3 %)
White
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Achievement School District
Phone:	(901)730-8169
Website:	http://tn.greendot.org/kirby
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 113

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 149