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Kate Bond Middle School vs. Appling Middle School

Should you attend Kate Bond Middle School or Appling Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Kate Bond Middle School
2737 Kate Bond Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Appling Middle School
3700 Appling Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 1,013 students in grades 6-8, Kate Bond Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 602 students in grades 6-8, Appling Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,013 students
602 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kate Bond Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Appling Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kate Bond Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Appling Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kate Bond Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Appling Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kate Bond Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Appling Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bartlett School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1554 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#360 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kate Bond Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Appling Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
48%
(Top 30% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kate Bond Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Appling Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bartlett School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 30% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kate Bond Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Appling Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bartlett School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kate Bond Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Appling Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bartlett School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kate Bond Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Appling Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
331
220
Grade 7 Students
342
193
Grade 8 Students
340
189

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kate Bond Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Appling Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bartlett School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kate Bond Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Appling Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bartlett School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
50%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kate Bond Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Appling Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bartlett School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kate Bond Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Appling Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bartlett School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kate Bond Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Appling Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bartlett School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kate Bond Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Appling Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bartlett School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
21%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kate Bond Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kate Bond Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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