Memphis City School District

The Memphis City School District is located in Memphis, TN and includes 206 schools that serve 111,954 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Memphis City School District spends $8,886 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Memphis City School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the TN state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Memphis City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 12% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Memphis City School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Memphis City School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.