John Trotwood Moore Middle

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John Trotwood Moore Middle is a public middle school in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 528 students in grades 5-8 and part of the Davidson County school district.

John Trotwood Moore Middle consistently ranks in the top 25% of Tennessee middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in core academic subjects are significantly higher than the Davidson County and Tennessee state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 46.3% proficiency in Mathematics, compared to 29.5% for Davidson County and 39.7% for Tennessee. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 61.55% White, 28.6% African American, 4.55% Hispanic, 1.52% Asian, and 3.6% two or more races, is notable compared to some nearby schools. However, the school's performance for its African American and Special Education student subgroups is significantly lower, ranking in the bottom 35% and bottom 40% of Tennessee middle schools, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, Valor Voyager Academy and West End Middle also demonstrate strong academic performance, while schools like Moses McKissack Middle and Wright Middle struggle with much lower proficiency rates. The persistent achievement gaps between student subgroups and the varying performance of nearby schools suggest the need for continued focus on equity and the sharing of best practices across the Davidson County school district.


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Public, Magnet 6-8

 4425 Granny White PIKE
       Nashville, TN  37204


(615) 298-8095

District: Davidson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend John Trotwood Moore Middle usually attend:

High:    Hillsboro High

Feeder schools for John Trotwood Moore Middle:

Elementary:    Julia Green Elementary
    Percy Priest Elementary
    Waverly-Belmont Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.6%
African American:
28.6%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.3% Help


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John Trotwood Moore Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks John Trotwood Moore Middle 80th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See John Trotwood Moore 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 John Trotwood Moore Middle

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Rank History for all students at John Trotwood Moore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 64.92 142nd 435 67.4%
2011 52.04 239th 462 48.3%
2012 72.93 122nd 466 73.8%
2013 64.62 171st 475 64.0%
2014 70.41 105th 485 78.4%
2015 62.09 197th 492 60.0%
2017 79.97 36th 362 90.1%
2018 77.90 78th 563 86.1%
2019 72.57 97th 574 83.1%
2021 64.58 143rd 576 75.2%
2022 79.20 75th 569 86.8%
2023 76.00 106th 594 82.2%
2024 80.55 80th 587 86.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John Trotwood Moore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.59 183rd 279 34.4%
2021 39.55 124th 238 47.9%
2022 44.98 100th 260 61.5%
2023 29.18 209th 288 27.4%
2024 44.32 126th 299 57.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Trotwood Moore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.19 406th 481 15.6%
2019 23.28 410th 490 16.3%
2021 20.69 405th 483 16.1%
2022 17.89 442nd 495 10.7%
2023 22.56 424th 514 17.5%
2024 30.38 367th 510 28.0%
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Rank History for Female students at John Trotwood Moore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.76 82nd 529 84.5%
2021 65.62 134th 538 75.1%
2022 79.50 68th 552 87.7%
2023 68.29 145th 560 74.1%
2024 78.82 79th 554 85.7%
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Rank History for Male students at John Trotwood Moore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.95 108th 523 79.3%
2021 61.62 145th 529 72.6%
2022 75.62 87th 540 83.9%
2023 77.45 84th 557 84.9%
2024 78.53 79th 560 85.9%
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Rank History for African American students at John Trotwood Moore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.40 205th 284 27.8%
2019 18.12 260th 293 11.3%
2021 24.16 204th 277 26.4%
2022 24.37 223rd 299 25.4%
2023 19.91 265th 316 16.1%
2024 33.03 196th 318 38.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John Trotwood Moore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.28 32nd 219 85.4%
2019 62.45 61st 228 73.2%
2022 58.58 77th 275 72.0%
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Rank History for White students at John Trotwood Moore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.79 24th 481 95.0%
2019 86.34 46th 484 90.5%
2021 80.84 65th 496 86.9%
2022 94.03 21st 500 95.8%
2023 92.15 29th 503 94.2%
2024 93.74 24th 504 95.2%
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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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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, June 13, 2020

Open Quote Our kids have been at JTM for 3 years now and we love it. We've been very impressed by the teachers, coaches, faculty, and especially the principal. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 15, 2015

Open Quote The first thing we heard from the 5th grade teaching team was "we do not teach to the test, we teach for learning!" That was refreshing after two solid years of nothing but teaching to the test in 3rd and 4th grades. My daughter is finally learning how numbers work together. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Open Quote JT More does an amazing job serving their diverse population as a designated IB World School. Close Quote



Enrollment information for John Trotwood Moore Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 263 176 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1989 315 179 19 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 517
1990 334 157 14 4 1 n/a n/a 0 510
1991 313 159 20 3 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1992 317 161 20 3 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1993 331 167 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1994 333 179 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1995 327 152 15 10 1 n/a n/a 0 505
1996 327 152 15 10 1 n/a n/a 0 505
1997 330 139 16 7 2 n/a n/a 6 500
1998 241 195 15 8 1 n/a n/a -2 458
1999 272 158 20 5 2 n/a n/a 0 457
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 457 457
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 416 416
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 669 669
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 669 669
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 626 626
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 629 629
2006 282 295 13 12 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2007 263 244 14 11 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2008 271 247 19 15 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2009 290 225 17 19 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2010 362 201 14 12 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2011 427 205 15 22 0 0 1 0 670
2012 390 175 17 25 1 1 1 0 610
2013 387 183 15 21 0 1 0 0 607
2014 397 199 19 26 0 1 1 0 643
2015 365 210 24 35 1 2 2 0 639
2016 346 218 31 31 1 0 3 0 630
2017 389 204 30 38 1 0 8 0 670
2018 413 183 20 42 0 0 12 0 670
2019 481 202 17 40 1 0 19 0 760
2020 483 215 15 34 1 0 23 0 771
2021 434 203 10 31 1 0 16 0 695
2022 365 180 12 28 1 0 15 0 601
2023 325 151 8 24 1 0 19 0 528

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 John Trotwood Moore Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 460 31.0 14.8 n/a
1989 517 36.0 14.3 n/a
1990 510 36.0 14.1 n/a
1991 495 32.0 15.4 n/a
1992 501 32.0 15.6 n/a
1993 520 32.0 16.3 n/a
1994 532 35.0 15.2 n/a
1995 505 28.0 18.0 n/a
1996 505 28.0 18.0 n/a
1997 500 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 458 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 457 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 457 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 416 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 669 n/a n/a n/a
2003 669 n/a n/a n/a
2004 626 n/a n/a n/a
2005 629 n/a n/a n/a
2006 602 35.0 17.2 n/a
2007 533 37.0 14.4 53.7
2008 553 33.0 16.8 46.5
2009 552 35.0 15.8 43.8
2010 590 39.0 15.1 38.8
2011 670 44.0 15.2 33
2012 610 38.0 16.0 32.1
2013 607 35.0 17.3 37.9
2014 643 37.0 17.3 32.7
2015 639 45.0 14.2 43.3
2016 630 39.0 16.1 37.8
2017 670 35.2 19.0 n/a
2018 670 33.0 20.3 n/a
2019 760 45.0 16.8 n/a
2020 771 46.0 16.7 25.3
2021 695 45.5 15.2 n/a
2022 601 41.1 14.6 n/a
2023 528 37.1 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 John Trotwood Moore Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 460 31.0 14.8 n/a
1989 517 36.0 14.3 n/a
1990 510 36.0 14.1 n/a
1991 495 32.0 15.4 n/a
1992 501 32.0 15.6 n/a
1993 520 32.0 16.3 n/a
1994 532 35.0 15.2 n/a
1995 505 28.0 18.0 n/a
1996 505 28.0 18.0 n/a
1997 500 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 458 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 457 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 457 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 416 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 669 n/a n/a n/a
2003 669 n/a n/a n/a
2004 626 n/a n/a n/a
2005 629 n/a n/a n/a
2006 602 35.0 17.2 n/a
2007 533 37.0 14.4 53.7
2008 553 33.0 16.8 46.5
2009 552 35.0 15.8 43.8
2010 590 39.0 15.1 38.8
2011 670 44.0 15.2 33
2012 610 38.0 16.0 32.1
2013 607 35.0 17.3 37.9
2014 643 37.0 17.3 32.7
2015 639 45.0 14.2 43.3
2016 630 39.0 16.1 37.8
2017 670 35.2 19.0 n/a
2018 670 33.0 20.3 n/a
2019 760 45.0 16.8 n/a
2020 771 46.0 16.7 25.3
2021 695 45.5 15.2 n/a
2022 601 41.1 14.6 n/a
2023 528 37.1 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John Trotwood Moore Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $428 (3.6%) $11,057 (93.3%) $11,846
2020 $356 (3.3%) $10,144 (94.0%) $10,791
2021 $1,332 (10.7%) $11,085 (88.7%) $12,502
2022 $1,124 (7.9%) $12,714 (89.3%) $14,231
2023 $1,822 (10.5%) $15,057 (87.0%) $17,314

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 97th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 106th of 594 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (John Trotwood Moore Middle)60.554
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)31.826
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John Trotwood Moore Middle)48.449.6
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)26.925.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (John Trotwood Moore Middle)39.254.1
 14.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)26.622.1
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (John Trotwood Moore Middle)43.446.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)24.727.6
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (John Trotwood Moore Middle)40.555.5
 15%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)25.330.2
 4.9%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (John Trotwood Moore Middle)34.441.5
 7.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)23.123.3
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (John Trotwood Moore Middle)47.852.8
 5%
   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 (John Trotwood Moore Middle)60.655.1
 5.5%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)29.934.6
 4.7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (John Trotwood Moore Middle)33.326.1
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)25.721.3
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John Trotwood Moore Middle)49.335.3
 14%
   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 Integrated Math I (John Trotwood Moore Middle)86.774.1
 12.6%
   8th Grade Integrated Math I (Davidson County)50.552.8
 2.3%
   8th Grade Integrated Math I (Tennessee)63.875.3
 11.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (John Trotwood Moore Middle)55.151.9
 3.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)27.924.8
 3.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (John Trotwood Moore Middle)44.445.7
 1.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Davidson County)29.926.4
 3.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (John Trotwood Moore Middle)47.146
 1.1%
   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 Integrated Math I (John Trotwood Moore Middle)93.276
 17.2%
   All Grades Integrated Math I (Davidson County)16.413.4
 3%
   All Grades Integrated Math I (Tennessee)21.921.1
 0.8%
All Grades Social Studies (John Trotwood Moore Middle)51.354.2
 2.9%
   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 Students760528
 30.5%
African American202151
 25.2%
American Indian11
Asian178
 52.9%
Hispanic4024
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White481325
 32.4%
Two or More Races1919


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In the 2022-23 school year, 528 students attended John Trotwood Moore Middle.

John Trotwood Moore Middle ranks 80th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend John Trotwood Moore Middle usually go on to attend Hillsboro High

Students at John Trotwood Moore Middle are 62% White, 29% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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