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Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School

659 N Manassas ST, Memphis, TN, 38107

About Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School

Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School is located at 2465 Park Avenue in the Central Gardens area of Memphis, TN 38112, placing it within an established urban neighborhood with nearby parks, eateries, and cultural spots. The school serves students in grades 6–8. Its total enrollment is about 192 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 12:1. Based on the most recent state test results available, about 12% of students are proficient in math, and about 8% are proficient in reading. Female students make up roughly 50% of the student body, while male students constitute about 50%. Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School blends a core academic program with opportunities for hands-on learning and community projects designed to build critical thinking and engagement. Families have many housing options near shops, parks, and other amenities in the local residential market around the school, where median property values range from $190,000 to $230,000. Parents say Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School teachers communicate well with families about student progress and work with caregivers to support academic and social growth, creating a welcoming environment. Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School is striving to be one of the best middle schools in Tennessee through growth and community involvement.

Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School Contact Information

Address

659 N Manassas ST, Memphis, TN, 38107

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Phone

(901) 443-7575

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 8%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 8% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
192
Total Students
$59505
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 195 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: NA

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.52%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 1.04%
Black 97.4%
Two+ Races 1.04%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.52%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.04%
Black
97.4%
Two+ Races
1.04%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 192
50%
96 Female
50%
96 Male

Student Population

192 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

192 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

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FAQ

Q1. What school mission guides Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School?

Ans. Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School follows a published mission focused on academic expectations and student responsibility.

Q2. How does Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School manage student attendance?

Ans. Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School tracks attendance daily and documents absences reported by families.

Q3. How does Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School share academic expectations with parents?

Ans. Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School shares expectations through school communications and family guidance materials.

Q4. How does Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School conduct safety drills?

Ans. Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School conducts required emergency drills during the school year.

Q5. How do families receive updates from Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School?

Ans. Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School provides updates through email and official school messaging.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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