Harpeth Middle School

Summary:

Harpeth Middle School is a public middle school located in Kingston Springs, Tennessee, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 438. The school is part of the Cheatham County School District, which is ranked 60 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harpeth Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (86.53%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with lower percentages of African American (1.37%) and Hispanic (9.59%) students. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies are consistently lower than the Cheatham County and Tennessee state averages across all grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 212 out of 569 Tennessee middle schools in 2021-2022 to 322 out of 580 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from 1 star out of 5 in 2016-2017 to 4 stars out of 5 in 2013-2014 and 2014-2015.

Compared to nearby schools, Cheatham Middle School has a more diverse student population and generally higher academic performance, while schools in the Williamson County district, such as Grassland Middle School and Fairview Middle School, consistently outperform Harpeth Middle School in academic proficiency. The student-teacher ratio at Harpeth Middle School is generally lower than the nearby schools, which may suggest opportunities to optimize staffing and resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 170 Harpeth View TRL
       Kingston Springs, TN  37082


(615) 952-2293

District: Cheatham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
319th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,186 Help


Students who attend Harpeth Middle School usually attend:

High:    Harpeth High School

Feeder schools for Harpeth Middle School:

Elementary:    Kingston Springs Elementary
    Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.2%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.3% Help


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Compare Details Harpeth Middle School ranks worse than 54.3% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Cheatham County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Harpeth Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Cheatham County School District. Racial makeup is: White (86.2%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harpeth Middle School is 14.2, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Cheatham County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harpeth Middle School is $11,186, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Cheatham County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harpeth Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harpeth Middle School 319th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Harpeth Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Cheatham County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheatham County 65th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harpeth Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Harpeth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 86.24 49th 435 88.7%
2011 72.17 117th 462 74.7%
2012 79.37 82nd 466 82.4%
2013 67.58 155th 475 67.4%
2014 65.27 140th 485 71.1%
2015 71.01 131st 492 73.4%
2017 37.34 270th 362 25.4%
2018 45.50 301st 563 46.5%
2019 41.93 325th 574 43.4%
2021 50.49 246th 576 57.3%
2022 57.13 212th 569 62.7%
2023 47.39 288th 594 51.5%
2024 43.93 319th 587 45.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harpeth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.27 33rd 279 88.2%
2019 26.64 196th 222 11.7%
2021 49.34 73rd 238 69.3%
2022 44.02 105th 260 59.6%
2023 44.20 111th 288 61.5%
2024 32.50 202nd 299 32.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harpeth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.09 383rd 481 20.4%
2019 32.42 354th 490 27.8%
2021 50.35 185th 483 61.7%
2022 60.73 127th 495 74.3%
2023 31.35 359th 514 30.2%
2024 33.03 346th 510 32.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Harpeth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.31 353rd 529 33.3%
2021 41.71 300th 538 44.2%
2022 51.05 236th 552 57.2%
2023 34.52 363rd 560 35.2%
2024 40.57 324th 554 41.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Harpeth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.83 267th 523 48.9%
2021 57.07 179th 529 66.2%
2022 60.13 178th 540 67.0%
2023 55.36 223rd 557 60.0%
2024 44.70 295th 560 47.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harpeth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.39 190th 219 13.2%
2019 10.14 226th 228 0.9%
2022 40.20 153rd 275 44.4%
2023 71.16 63rd 285 77.9%
2024 58.70 101st 285 64.6%
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Rank History for White students at Harpeth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.97 301st 481 37.4%
2019 35.15 319th 484 34.1%
2021 43.60 264th 496 46.8%
2022 50.24 217th 500 56.6%
2023 35.65 321st 503 36.2%
2024 33.61 332nd 504 34.1%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Harpeth Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 564 12 2 3 1 n/a n/a 1 583
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 670 670
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 665 665
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 658 658
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 658 658
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 684 684
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 610 610
2006 650 12 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 672
2007 551 9 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2008 571 7 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2009 553 9 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2010 590 12 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2011 588 16 2 4 0 0 0 0 610
2012 564 16 2 3 0 0 1 0 586
2013 559 12 2 6 0 0 1 0 580
2014 573 4 3 14 0 0 1 0 595
2015 549 4 5 13 1 0 5 0 577
2016 532 4 4 16 1 0 4 0 561
2017 517 8 3 26 1 0 9 0 564
2018 499 7 4 29 1 0 14 0 554
2019 486 4 2 30 0 0 12 0 534
2020 470 6 3 29 0 0 9 0 517
2021 413 3 3 32 0 0 8 0 459
2022 415 4 3 52 0 0 9 0 483
2023 379 6 1 42 0 0 10 0 438
2024 362 4 2 42 0 0 10 0 420

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harpeth Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 583 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 670 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 665 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 658 n/a n/a n/a
2003 658 n/a n/a n/a
2004 684 n/a n/a n/a
2005 610 n/a n/a n/a
2006 672 38.0 17.7 n/a
2007 577 36.3 15.9 24.6
2008 585 35.6 16.4 21
2009 569 35.0 16.3 24.4
2010 607 34.0 17.8 28.5
2011 610 35.7 17.0 30.3
2012 586 35.0 16.7 35.2
2013 580 32.0 18.1 39.8
2014 595 32.0 18.5 39.3
2015 577 34.0 16.9 38.1
2016 561 38.0 14.7 40.8
2017 564 35.9 15.7 n/a
2018 554 34.0 16.2 n/a
2019 534 33.0 16.1 n/a
2020 517 30.3 17.0 39.3
2021 459 30.2 15.1 n/a
2022 483 27.2 17.7 n/a
2023 438 29.2 14.9 n/a
2024 420 29.5 14.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harpeth Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 583 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 670 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 665 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 658 n/a n/a n/a
2003 658 n/a n/a n/a
2004 684 n/a n/a n/a
2005 610 n/a n/a n/a
2006 672 38.0 17.7 n/a
2007 577 36.3 15.9 24.6
2008 585 35.6 16.4 21
2009 569 35.0 16.3 24.4
2010 607 34.0 17.8 28.5
2011 610 35.7 17.0 30.3
2012 586 35.0 16.7 35.2
2013 580 32.0 18.1 39.8
2014 595 32.0 18.5 39.3
2015 577 34.0 16.9 38.1
2016 561 38.0 14.7 40.8
2017 564 35.9 15.7 n/a
2018 554 34.0 16.2 n/a
2019 534 33.0 16.1 n/a
2020 517 30.3 17.0 39.3
2021 459 30.2 15.1 n/a
2022 483 27.2 17.7 n/a
2023 438 29.2 14.9 n/a
2024 420 29.5 14.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harpeth Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $296 (3.5%) $7,744 (90.5%) $8,556
2020 $268 (3.2%) $7,721 (91.2%) $8,464
2021 $591 (6.4%) $8,028 (87.1%) $9,219
2022 $774 (8.3%) $7,959 (85.4%) $9,319
2023 $1,005 (9.0%) $9,340 (83.5%) $11,186

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harpeth Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 325th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 288th of 594 Middle schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Harpeth Middle School)63.433.7
 29.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cheatham County)47.431.7
 15.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harpeth Middle School)44.431.6
 12.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cheatham County)35.631.3
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harpeth Middle School)48.236.4
 11.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cheatham County)4538.4
 6.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harpeth Middle School)32.130
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cheatham County)30.337.1
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Harpeth Middle School)19.829.1
 9.3%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Cheatham County)24.629.3
 4.7%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harpeth Middle School)24.834.6
 9.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cheatham County)26.333.1
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harpeth Middle School)39.231.5
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cheatham County)34.531.3
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Harpeth Middle School)35.937
 1.1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Cheatham County)39.834.4
 5.4%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harpeth Middle School)14.745.5
 30.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cheatham County)35.943.6
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harpeth Middle School)23.117.5
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cheatham County)22.220.4
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Harpeth Middle School)29.234
 4.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Cheatham County)39.536.1
 3.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Harpeth Middle School)38.237
 1.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Cheatham County)41.439.1
 2.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Harpeth Middle School)34.927.7
 7.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cheatham County)31.334.9
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Harpeth Middle School)2933.3
 4.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Cheatham County)34.833.3
 1.5%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students534438
 18%
African American46
 50%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic3042
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White486379
 22%
Two or More Races1210
 16.7%


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Harpeth Middle School ranks 319th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Harpeth Middle School usually go on to attend Harpeth High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 420 students attended Harpeth Middle School.

Students at Harpeth Middle School are 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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