Memphis Business Academy Middle
Charter School
390 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic | 78 |
| Black | 300 |
| Two or More | 5 |
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Black300 (76.9 %)
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Hispanic78 (20.0 %)
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White7 (1.8 %)
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Two or More5 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 133 |
| Grade 7 | 108 |
| Grade 8 | 149 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 194 | 49.7% |
| Male | 196 | 50.3% |
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