Kirkwood Middle

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Kirkwood Middle ranks 85 th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kirkwood Middle is a public middle school in Clarksville, Tennessee, serving 1,011 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Montgomery County School District, which is ranked 55 out of 139 districts in the state, Kirkwood Middle consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

Kirkwood Middle's strong academic performance is particularly noteworthy for its African American and Hispanic student populations, which rank 61st and 51st, respectively, out of all Tennessee middle schools in Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency. Additionally, the school's female students outperform their male counterparts, ranking 81st out of 546 Tennessee middle schools. While the school's Gifted and Talented program could use some improvement, ranking 9th out of 14 Tennessee middle schools, Kirkwood Middle's overall academic excellence is a significant strength.

Compared to nearby middle schools in the Montgomery County district, such as Montgomery Central Middle, New Providence Middle, and West Creek Middle, Kirkwood Middle's academic performance is generally stronger. However, the school may need to focus on improving the performance of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and those in the Special Education program to ensure all students are achieving at their full potential.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2700 Rossview RD
Clarksville, TN 37043-0021

(931) 342-8937

District: Montgomery County

SchoolDigger Rank:
85^th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,327

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 1,153

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.3%

African American:

19.8%

Hispanic:

17.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kirkwood Middle ranks better than 85.5% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 3^rd among 8 ranked middle schools in the Montgomery County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.25. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Kirkwood Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.3%), African American (19.8%), Hispanic (17.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kirkwood Middle is 21.2, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the Montgomery County School District! (See more...)

Compare Kirkwood Middle employs 54.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kirkwood Middle is $10,327. 6 middle schools in the Montgomery County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kirkwood Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirkwood Middle 85^th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Kirkwood Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Montgomery County:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County 56^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kirkwood Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kirkwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.02	87^th	594	85.4%
2024	79.25	85^th	587	85.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kirkwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.56	103^rd	288	64.2%
2024	44.35	125^th	299	58.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kirkwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.72	138^th	514	73.2%
2024	58.43	160^th	510	68.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Kirkwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.28	78^th	560	86.1%
2024	78.38	81^st	554	85.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kirkwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	52.40	10^th	15	33.3%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Kirkwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.81	10^th	20	50.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Kirkwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.67	97^th	557	82.6%
2024	76.37	88^th	560	84.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Kirkwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.35	29^th	56	48.2%
2024	49.31	40^th	65	38.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Kirkwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.28	59^th	316	81.3%
2024	71.57	61^st	318	80.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kirkwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.34	47^th	285	83.5%
2024	74.84	51^st	285	82.1%

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Rank History for White students at Kirkwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.37	79^th	503	84.3%
2024	82.68	64^th	504	87.3%

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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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kirkwood Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	501	204	44	167	4	6	85	1011
2024	557	228	45	198	2	7	116	1153

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 Kirkwood Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	1011	58.0	17.4	n/a
2024	1153	54.2	21.2	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 Kirkwood Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	1011	58.0	17.4	n/a
2024	1153	54.2	21.2	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 Kirkwood Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$832 (8.1%)	$8,956 (86.7%)	$10,327

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Schools Near Kirkwood Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)					TNReady English Language Arts (2024)					TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Science (2024)					TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kirkwood Middle	Public	6-8	2700 Rossview RD	Clarksville	37043	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(931) 342-8937	1,153	54	21.2		557 (48.3%)	228 (19.8%)	198 (17.2%)	45 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.6%)	116 (10.1%)	79.2	85^th of 587 public middle schools	85.5%		79	87^th of 594 public middle schools	85.4%	2		36.5	41.7	46.5	41.3		45.1	47.6	35.5	42.6				61.3	63.8	58.6	61.1	62.7	68.2	63.4	64.6	$10,327	$832	$8,956
Rossview Middle	Public	6-8	2265 Cardinal LN	Clarksville	37043	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	No	(931) 920-6150	1,059	62	17.0		553 (52.2%)	197 (18.6%)	153 (14.4%)	56 (5.3%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	92 (8.7%)	84.3	61^st of 587 public middle schools	89.6%		79.2	85^th of 594 public middle schools	85.7%	24		58.8	48.2	41.1	49.6		51.8	52.0	38.6	47.3	87.1	87.9		65.0	62.0	59.7	62.2	71.6	67.2	53.2	63.9	$11,430	$964	$9,905
Richview Middle	Public	6-8	2350 Memorial DR	Clarksville	37043	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 648-5620	1,136	59	19.2		715 (62.9%)	181 (15.9%)	130 (11.4%)	21 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (7.7%)	79.5	82^nd of 587 public middle schools	86.0%		72.7	124^th of 594 public middle schools	79.1%	42		48.0	54.1	35.6	46.4		50.5	47.4	33.6	43.8	73.3	73.3		63.5	62.5	51.9	59.2	59.4	67.6	54.9	60.6	$10,628	$909	$9,182
Northeast Middle	Public	6-8	3703 Trenton RD	Clarksville	37040	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 648-5665	1,077	60	17.9		374 (34.7%)	345 (32.0%)	201 (18.7%)	18 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	13 (1.2%)	124 (11.5%)	46.8	299^th of 587 public middle schools	49.1%		45.5	305^th of 594 public middle schools	48.7%	6		21.4	33.7	25.0	26.7		28.7	30.8	22.6	27.5	78.9	76.2		33.5	53.5	46.9	44.3	39.6	39.2	54.4	44.1	$11,065	$902	$9,522
Kenwood Middle	Public	6-8	241 E Pine Mountain RD	Clarksville	37042	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 553-2080	1,121	55	20.5		346 (30.9%)	424 (37.8%)	197 (17.6%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	142 (12.7%)	35.8	374^th of 587 public middle schools	36.3%		30.5	416^th of 594 public middle schools	30.0%	42		16.8	18.9	19.4	18.3		22.8	22.3	18.9	21.4	87.5	87.5		36.0	35.7	46.2	39.2	36.8	42.0	45.1	41.3	$10,811	$1,239	$8,949
West Creek Middle	Public	6-8	1200 W Creek Coyote TRL	Clarksville	37042	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 503-3288	1,162	63	18.4		369 (31.8%)	388 (33.4%)	255 (21.9%)	20 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	12 (1.0%)	115 (9.9%)	48.9	282^nd of 587 public middle schools	52.0%		53	254^th of 594 public middle schools	57.2%	28		24.4	32.3	22.3	26.4		29.3	29.5	20.9	26.6	95.0	95.0		44.7	50.0	41.5	45.4	46.0	46.9	50.4	47.7	$10,207	$944	$8,665
New Providence Middle	Public	6-8	146 Cunningham LN	Clarksville	37042	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 648-5655	1,055	53	19.9		440 (41.7%)	293 (27.8%)	177 (16.8%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.8%)	129 (12.2%)	45.5	311^th of 587 public middle schools	47.0%		47.6	287^th of 594 public middle schools	51.7%	24		19.3	23.1	24.3	22.1		25.7	29.7	23.8	26.4				39.5	51.5	44.3	45.2	41.0	53.8	41.8	45.6	$10,552	$984	$8,984
Coopertown Middle School	Public	6-8	3820 Highway 49 West	Springfield	37172	Robertson County	Robertson County	No	No	No	No	(615) 382-4166	611	41	14.7		214 (35.0%)	109 (17.8%)	241 (39.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.2%)	12.8	518^th of 587 public middle schools	11.8%		29.4	425^th of 594 public middle schools	28.5%	93		9.8	24.2	5.8	13.1		11.7	18.7	12.8	14.1	87.5	87.5		16.5	17.0	17.9	17.1	16.1	21.8	13.5	16.9	$11,698	$883	$10,079
Montgomery Central Middle	Public	6-8	3941 Highway 48	Cunningham	37052	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 387-2575	808	48	17.0		593 (73.4%)	89 (11.0%)	65 (8.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (6.8%)	73.6	115^th of 587 public middle schools	80.4%		61	199^th of 594 public middle schools	66.5%	84		35.3	42.1	48.8	42.0		44.8	35.3	32.2	37.5				59.8	56.5	57.0	57.8	60.5	56.1	58.9	58.5	$11,306	$996	$9,673
Sycamore Middle School	Public	5-8	1025 Old Clarksville PIKE	Pleasant View	37146	Cheatham County	Cheatham County	No	No	No	No	(615) 746-8852	646	37	17.3		567 (87.8%)	7 (1.1%)	52 (8.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	62.4	190^th of 587 public middle schools	67.6%		56.5	227^th of 594 public middle schools	61.8%	37	57.0	45.6	38.7	45.4	46.7	39.2	37.5	28.7	25.8	32.7			38.3	48.8	56.7	48.5	48.1	47.5	61.3	34.4	47.4	$9,517	$931	$7,955

Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkwood Middle

What district is Kirkwood Middle in?

Montgomery County

How many students attend Kirkwood Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,153 students attended Kirkwood Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Kirkwood Middle?

Students at Kirkwood Middle are 48% White, 20% African American, 17% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Kirkwood Middle a good school?

Kirkwood Middle ranks 85^th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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