Goodlettsville Middle

Summary:

Goodlettsville Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, with a student population of 421. The school is part of the Davidson County school district, which is ranked 122 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Goodlettsville Middle consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Tennessee middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 541-557 out of 569-594 schools in recent years. The school struggles to serve its diverse student population effectively, ranking in the bottom 25-50% of Tennessee middle schools for African American, Hispanic, and White student performance, as well as in the bottom 15 schools for English Language Learner students and in the bottom 50% for special education and low-socioeconomic status students. Despite relatively high per-student spending, the school's academic outcomes remain significantly below the state and county averages across all subjects and grade levels.

The challenges faced by Goodlettsville Middle appear to be systemic within the Davidson County district, as nearby schools such as Jere Baxter Middle, Madison Middle, and Isaac Litton Middle also struggle academically and rank in the bottom 25-50% of Tennessee middle schools. In contrast, the Sumner County schools in the area, such as Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek, V.G. Hawkins Middle School, and T.W. Hunter Middle School, consistently rank in the top 25% of Tennessee middle schools and significantly outperform Goodlettsville Middle and the Davidson County district on academic measures.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 300 South Main ST
       Goodlettsville, TN  37072


(615) 859-8956

District: Davidson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
549th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend Goodlettsville Middle usually attend:

High:    Hunters Lane High

Feeder schools for Goodlettsville Middle:

Elementary:    Gateway Elementary
    Goodlettsville Elementary
    Old Center Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  28.5 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.1%
Hispanic:
37.1%
White:
21.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.6% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Goodlettsville Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Goodlettsville Middle 549th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Goodlettsville Middle in the ranking list.)

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Davidson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Davidson County 123rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Goodlettsville Middle

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Rank History for all students at Goodlettsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 20.19 383rd 435 12.0%
2011 32.14 350th 462 24.2%
2012 45.99 274th 466 41.2%
2013 24.40 428th 475 9.9%
2014 26.48 404th 485 16.7%
2015 19.27 449th 492 8.7%
2018 16.93 486th 563 13.7%
2019 6.71 563rd 574 1.9%
2021 7.27 557th 576 3.3%
2022 9.25 537th 569 5.6%
2023 10.54 541st 594 8.9%
2024 9.67 549th 587 6.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Goodlettsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.78 15th 20 25.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Goodlettsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.58 236th 279 15.4%
2023 39.37 139th 288 51.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Goodlettsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.97 433rd 481 10.0%
2019 8.61 488th 490 0.4%
2021 11.08 472nd 483 2.3%
2022 11.56 477th 495 3.6%
2023 13.94 483rd 514 6.0%
2024 13.04 485th 510 4.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Goodlettsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.05 15th 23 34.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Goodlettsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.86 512th 529 3.2%
2021 7.73 523rd 538 2.8%
2022 9.41 516th 552 6.5%
2023 8.96 534th 560 4.6%
2024 8.73 531st 554 4.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Goodlettsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.23 502nd 523 4.0%
2021 8.34 508th 529 4.0%
2022 10.57 507th 540 6.1%
2023 13.85 501st 557 10.1%
2024 14.23 492nd 560 12.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Goodlettsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.01 210th 284 26.1%
2019 16.53 269th 293 8.2%
2021 16.74 254th 277 8.3%
2022 17.74 267th 299 10.7%
2023 19.18 269th 316 14.9%
2024 20.84 264th 318 17.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Goodlettsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.89 182nd 219 16.9%
2019 13.46 222nd 228 2.6%
2021 12.37 255th 261 2.3%
2022 15.54 259th 275 5.8%
2023 13.78 271st 285 4.9%
2024 16.17 265th 285 7.0%
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Rank History for White students at Goodlettsville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.95 437th 481 9.1%
2019 4.76 483rd 484 0.2%
2021 8.60 487th 496 1.8%
2022 18.00 444th 500 11.2%
2023 11.48 477th 503 5.2%
2024 7.12 492nd 504 2.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 18, 2016

Open Quote I was reviewing with my child a form from the school on classroom expectations for new 6th graders. I had him read it out loud so I knew that he understood what the expectations are for this new school year. At the end of the form the child was supposed to print his/her name and sign it. My child COULD NOT SIGN HIS OWN NAME. I asked him why he printed and did not sign and he said that he did not know how to write in cursive, therefore, he could not sign his name. Talk about an eye opener. I had heard about the decision to do away with cursive -- however, just thinking that this child will one day be an adult called upon to sign bank documents, income tax forms, credit card receipts, rental applications, etc., etc., etc.

As of today, I will begin teaching a 6th grader how to write in cursive. How very, very sad that the schools today do not see the need to teach something as basic as how to sign your name. The school ranking within the State is so poor as to be an embarrassment. I've changed his school, but how many other BASIC EDUCATION 101 THINGS HAS HE NOT BEEN TAUGHT? Shame on you principals, teachers, administrators, supervisors, etc. for allowing our Tennessee children to be ranked this low among their peers in other states. Shame on me for not noticing sooner that my child could not even sign his name. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Open Quote There are some real gems at this school as far as teachers go, but they can only do so much for the overall experience in this school. Kids are poorly behaved, foul-mouthed and I constantly have to coach my son to not fall prey to the ones who are dishonest. He has already been stolen from twice. There were a lot of lofty statements made about the program and how issues are handled, but I have yet to see anything enforced if I don't go down to the school and press the issue. My kid is miserable... we're looking for some alternatives now but Goodlettsville has no other options. That makes ME miserable!

I am a very patient person but this is one of those 'if I had known then what I know now' situations. It is making me crazy to see how it is destroying my child! His teacher is terrific and all but when you have a principal who seems to think that discipline can be replaced by a forced handshake and 'apology' there isn't much hope for order, let alone education... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Goodlettsville Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 261 107 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 371
1989 233 122 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 357
1990 200 133 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1991 202 117 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 325
1992 222 129 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 357
1993 227 134 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1994 204 159 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1995 201 120 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1996 201 120 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1997 184 149 5 5 0 n/a n/a -5 338
1998 176 143 11 6 1 n/a n/a -1 336
1999 169 150 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 448 448
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 447 447
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 594 594
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 594 594
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 578 578
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 542 542
2006 168 456 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2007 160 435 5 15 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2008 169 348 6 18 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2009 162 376 9 20 1 n/a n/a 0 568
2010 172 244 23 46 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2011 191 202 23 58 0 1 1 0 476
2012 195 211 19 57 0 1 0 0 483
2013 217 237 18 83 1 1 1 0 558
2014 176 255 10 87 1 2 7 0 538
2015 159 226 12 74 3 3 10 0 487
2016 154 211 12 91 1 1 9 0 479
2017 146 222 16 114 1 3 13 0 515
2018 154 251 12 135 1 2 16 0 571
2019 159 259 17 178 0 1 9 0 623
2020 128 238 15 208 2 2 14 0 607
2021 115 257 12 195 1 0 22 0 602
2022 106 216 11 204 1 0 20 0 558
2023 89 156 4 156 0 2 14 0 421

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Goodlettsville Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 371 26.0 14.2 n/a
1989 357 25.0 14.2 n/a
1990 338 25.0 13.5 n/a
1991 325 27.0 12.0 n/a
1992 357 27.0 13.2 n/a
1993 362 27.0 13.4 n/a
1994 365 27.0 13.5 n/a
1995 329 19.0 17.3 n/a
1996 329 19.0 17.3 n/a
1997 338 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 336 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 321 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 448 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 447 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 594 n/a n/a n/a
2003 594 n/a n/a n/a
2004 578 n/a n/a n/a
2005 542 n/a n/a n/a
2006 641 38.1 16.8 n/a
2007 616 38.0 16.2 81.5
2008 542 32.0 16.9 86.5
2009 568 30.0 18.9 77.1
2010 485 29.0 16.7 96.1
2011 476 28.0 17.0 77.1
2012 483 30.0 16.1 80.3
2013 558 32.2 17.3 86.2
2014 538 34.0 15.8 84
2015 487 28.0 17.3 84.4
2016 479 24.0 19.9 70.6
2017 515 25.0 20.6 n/a
2018 571 32.0 17.8 n/a
2019 623 35.0 17.8 n/a
2020 607 28.0 21.6 n/a
2021 602 37.5 16.0 n/a
2022 558 22.0 25.2 n/a
2023 421 14.7 28.5 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 Goodlettsville Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 371 26.0 14.2 n/a
1989 357 25.0 14.2 n/a
1990 338 25.0 13.5 n/a
1991 325 27.0 12.0 n/a
1992 357 27.0 13.2 n/a
1993 362 27.0 13.4 n/a
1994 365 27.0 13.5 n/a
1995 329 19.0 17.3 n/a
1996 329 19.0 17.3 n/a
1997 338 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 336 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 321 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 448 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 447 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 594 n/a n/a n/a
2003 594 n/a n/a n/a
2004 578 n/a n/a n/a
2005 542 n/a n/a n/a
2006 641 38.1 16.8 n/a
2007 616 38.0 16.2 81.5
2008 542 32.0 16.9 86.5
2009 568 30.0 18.9 77.1
2010 485 29.0 16.7 96.1
2011 476 28.0 17.0 77.1
2012 483 30.0 16.1 80.3
2013 558 32.2 17.3 86.2
2014 538 34.0 15.8 84
2015 487 28.0 17.3 84.4
2016 479 24.0 19.9 70.6
2017 515 25.0 20.6 n/a
2018 571 32.0 17.8 n/a
2019 623 35.0 17.8 n/a
2020 607 28.0 21.6 n/a
2021 602 37.5 16.0 n/a
2022 558 22.0 25.2 n/a
2023 421 14.7 28.5 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Goodlettsville Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $874 (3.0%) $28,030 (94.9%) $29,528
2020 $495 (4.5%) $9,831 (90.2%) $10,904
2021 $1,557 (12.1%) $11,128 (86.2%) $12,910
2022 $1,298 (8.9%) $12,636 (86.3%) $14,645
2023 $2,163 (12.2%) $14,779 (83.6%) $17,680

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Goodlettsville Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 563rd of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 541st of 594 Middle schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Goodlettsville Middle)13.99.2
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)31.820.6
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.237.2
 9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Goodlettsville Middle)16.78.4
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)26.926.2
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237.7
 2.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Goodlettsville Middle)6.310.1
 3.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)26.622.1
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Goodlettsville Middle)10.712.3
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)24.727.6
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Goodlettsville Middle)710.4
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)23.123.3
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Goodlettsville Middle)13.317.4
 4.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)25.826
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Goodlettsville Middle)5.612.5
 6.9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)29.934.6
 4.7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Goodlettsville Middle)618.3
 12.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)25.721.3
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Goodlettsville Middle)7.512.2
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)21.118.5
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Goodlettsville Middle)10.47.8
 2.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)27.924.8
 3.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Goodlettsville Middle)8.412.6
 4.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Davidson County)29.926.4
 3.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Goodlettsville Middle)12.114.1
 2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Davidson County)25.927.4
 1.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Goodlettsville Middle)6.211
 4.8%
   All Grades Social Studies (Davidson County)27.729.9
 2.2%
   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 Students623421
 32.4%
African American259156
 39.8%
American Indian00
Asian174
 76.5%
Hispanic178156
 12.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White15989
 44%
Two or More Races914
 55.6%


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Students at Goodlettsville Middle are 37% African American, 37% Hispanic, 21% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Goodlettsville Middle.

Goodlettsville Middle ranks in the bottom 6.5% of Tennessee middle schools.

Students who attend Goodlettsville Middle usually go on to attend Hunters Lane High


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