Memphis Business Academy Middle

School Overview
Memphis Business Academy (MBA) Middle, located on Overton Crossing in North Memphis, is part of a charter school network dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education with a specific focus on business and entrepreneurship. The school’s curriculum is designed to integrate traditional academic subjects with practical business principles, aiming to equip students with the leadership, financial literacy, and critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in a global economy. By emphasizing professional development early on, MBA Middle strives to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility and career readiness in its student body.

Beyond its academic core, Memphis Business Academy Middle fosters a supportive environment that prioritizes character development and community engagement. As an open-enrollment charter school, it serves as a key educational option for families in the Memphis area who are seeking an alternative to the traditional district-run middle schools. The institution places a strong emphasis on maintaining high expectations for student conduct and academic performance, encouraging its scholars to become innovators and future leaders within their respective communities.
390
Total Students
35.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memphis Business Academy Middle
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic78
Black300
Two or More5
  • Black
    300 (76.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    78 (20.0 %)
  • White
    7 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.3 %)
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: Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone: (901)257-2708
Website: http://www.mbacharterschools.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 133
Grade 7 108
Grade 8 149

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Memphis Business Academy Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6133
Grade 7108
Grade 8149
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Memphis Business Academy Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19449.7%
Male19650.3%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)