Best Middle Schools in Nashville, TN


Summary:

The city of Nashville, Tennessee is home to 30 middle schools serving students in grades 5-8. These schools span a range of performance levels, with several standout high-performing institutions as well as lower-performing schools. The data reveals a diverse educational landscape in the Nashville area, with both traditional public schools and high-quality charter school options available to families.

Among the top-performing middle schools in Nashville are Meigs Middle, ranked 3rd out of 580 Tennessee middle schools, and Valor Voyager Academy, ranked 31st. These schools demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with over 90% of students proficient or better in core subjects. Other standout schools include John Trotwood Moore Middle, Head Middle, and Rose Park Middle, all of which have strong proficiency rates and 4 or 5 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in Nashville. Many of the lower-performing schools, such as Jere Baxter Middle and Haynes Middle, serve student populations with high poverty rates, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a role in academic outcomes. Nonetheless, the presence of high-quality charter school options, like KIPP Academy Nashville, indicates that there are pathways for students in the Davidson County and Achievement School District to access excellent educational opportunities.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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