A. Maceo Walker Middle

1900 East Raines RD
Memphis, TN 38116

schools.scsk12.org/amaceowalker-ms

729 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

A. Maceo Walker Middle School is a public educational institution located in the Whitehaven community of Memphis, Tennessee, operating under the jurisdiction of the Shelby County Schools (SCS) district. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8, providing a curriculum designed to prepare them for the academic and social demands of high school. As part of the larger SCS system—the largest school district in Tennessee—the school focuses on fostering student achievement, literacy, and core competencies through standardized classroom instruction and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is named in honor of A. Maceo Walker, a prominent African American businessman and influential figure in Memphis history, who was known for his leadership in banking and insurance. The facility, situated on East Raines Road, serves as a hub for the local community, emphasizing a mission of academic excellence and character development. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, academic resources, and district-wide policies, the official Shelby County Schools website serves as the primary portal for updates and administrative support.

729

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A. Maceo Walker Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	22
Black	670
Two or More	35

Black
670 (91.9 %)
Two or More
35 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
22 (3.0 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-1030
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/amaceowalker-ms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
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 6 266

Grade 7 232

Grade 8 231