Colonial Middle School
Memphis, TN 38117
Phone: (901) 416-8980
Fax: (901) 416-8996
District: Shelby County Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 1034 students
Colonial Middle School, a public school located in Memphis, TN, serves grades 6-8 in the Shelby County Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Colonial Middle School is a public school located in Memphis, TN. 1034 students attend Colonial Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) data from Tennessee Department of Education, and using 2024 Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) data from Tennessee Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from Tennessee Department of Education, and using 2024 Student Growth - ACT data from Tennessee Department of Education. |
Posted: August 1, 2026
This place is not so good, you have no freedom we do nothing fun at all and most of the teachers take things way too seriously. The principals take dress code seriously too, tot he point where its not necessary. Most of the students here are rude and the school does nothing about it. Honestly I think having VIP for dress code isnt fair, coming from someone who has decent grades. Having VIP requires PERFECT attendance and straight As. Its not fair for the people who try there hardest, most students have trouble on asking the teachers for help on the homework and struggle in classes. The most thing I find ridiculous is that you cant roam free while switching classes, its almost like if we are ants. The dress come is not the best, i personally think I look like a clown dressed up in the flag colors, I look like a bum every time Im in uniform. All Im saying is that, colonial is exhausting and over dramatic about the smallest things.
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Posted: January 12, 2014
I currently attend Colonial, and I'm in honors classes as well as the CAPA program, specifically Creative Writing. Despite the previous comments, I find absolutely nothing wrong with the buiding. It's beautiful. However, the teachers seem slightly careless. As a 7th grader, I can say that my Pre-Algebra and Science teachers couldn't care less if you need help in certain areas. Though I do enjoy extra curricular activities and all. Just as any other middle schooler, I do dislike my careless teachers, and I look forward to certain classes, but to be fair, I did come from a private school, so I suppose that my expectations would be higher. The students are amazing and friendly. The beginning of the year may be slightly hectic, but after everyone is settled in, it's not as bad. I will be leaving this school next year and I wouldn't neccessarily recommend the school to anyone else.
Posted: December 5, 2011
My son has been in the CAPA choir at Colonial since the 6th grade. The creative and performing arts programs are excellent. Academically, the school is has some really excellent teachers. Mr. Pettigrew is as tough and fair a principal as the MCS administration allows him to bew. Hats off to him and his team. However, I do wish there were more after school tutoring opportunities provided. One does notice, however, that for an 1100+ student school, the parent community meetings are by no means standing room only.
Posted: August 21, 2009
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Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 9.5 mi | |
| 2 | Harbor Town | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 9.8 mi | |
| 3 | Daybreak | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 9.8 mi | |
| 4 | Country Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bartlett | TN | 10.7 mi | |
| 5 | Rivercrest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 12.1 mi | |
| 6 | Oakwood Subdivision | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lakeland | TN | 14.3 mi | |
| 7 | Templeton Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Atoka | TN | 23 mi | |
| 8 | Blaydes Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Atoka | TN | 23.2 mi | |
| 9 | Glenview Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Munford | TN | 25.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midtown Memphis | Memphis | TN | 6.5 mi | |
| 2 | Bartlett | Bartlett | TN | 7.8 mi | |
| 3 | Cordova | Memphis | TN | 8 mi | |
| 4 | Lakeland | Lakeland | TN | 13.1 mi | |
| 5 | Millington | Millington | TN | 17.1 mi | |
| 6 | Arlington | Arlington | TN | 18.2 mi | |
| 7 | Desoto County | Hernando | MS | 19.3 mi | |
| 8 | Atoka | Atoka | TN | 25 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Memphis | 4.5 mi. |
| NSA Mid South | 17.1 mi. |
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