The top reported proficiency rate is 70% in Social studies. The lowest is 42% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Bon Lin Middle School
Bon Lin Middle School serves sixth through eighth grade in Bartlett, a residential suburb of Memphis in Shelby County. The school operates as a regular public school within the Bartlett City School District, a municipal district that covers the city's eleven public school buildings.
The student body is diverse. White students make up the largest single group, followed closely by Black students. Asian students, Hispanic students, and students of two or more races each form smaller but notable shares of the enrollment. The total enrollment is typical for a middle school serving three grades. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, students with disabilities, and English learners was not available in the data provided, so a family wanting a full picture of the school's support needs and resource allocation may want to ask the school directly about those numbers.
On state assessments, Bon Lin Middle School shows a pattern worth understanding by subject. In mathematics, slightly more than half of students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, the share was somewhat lower, with under half of students reaching proficiency. Science and social studies results were stronger, with solid majorities of students scoring proficient or above. The school fully assessed students, so the results reflect the tested population. When placed against all districts in Shelby County, the school's overall proficiency index falls below the midpoint of the county's districts. That county-level comparison is a relevant reference because Shelby County includes Memphis and a range of suburban systems, though it is a broad field. The school's math and ELA scores are the main drag on its county position; families who weigh middle school academics heavily may want to understand the school's approach to literacy and math instruction.
The school itself is a regular public middle school. It is not a charter school. No information was available about magnet status, Title I status, discipline rates, course access, staffing ratios, or chronic absenteeism. A parent considering Bon Lin Middle School would need to gather these details from the district or school to round out their understanding of day-to-day student experience and school climate.
Bartlett is described by the city as a rapidly-growing residential community that has preserved a small-town feel while offering full municipal services. It is accessible via multiple exits off Interstate 40, and most development is auto-oriented suburban, with limited walkability outside a historic commercial pocket known as Bartlett Station. The housing market as of early last year showed home values around the national midpoint, and rents have been climbing modestly, reflecting continued demand in the Memphis suburbs. The city's planning department administers growth through a master plan update and offers grants to revitalize the Bartlett Station commercial district. The population has been relatively stable after earlier growth, and the city presents itself as a bedroom community where many residents commute to Memphis or nearby employment centers.
The district itself was formed relatively recently as a municipal district. No recent major changes with lasting parent impact were found in the research available for this profile, so there is no reported shift in boundaries, programming, or leadership to factor in.
For a family considering this school, the academic picture is mixed, with stronger science and social studies outcomes and weaker ELA and math results relative to county peers. The building serves a diverse student population in an established suburban setting with a modest growth trajectory and a housing market that is not out of line with national averages. The missing pieces around economic need, special education, and English learner supports mean that a family with a child who might need those services should make those inquiries directly.
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