West End Middle

Summary:

West End Middle is a public middle school in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 343 students in grades 6-8. 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.

West End Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 46.06% White, 39.36% African American, and 7.29% Hispanic students. Academically, the school has shown a mixed performance, outperforming the county in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science, but underperforming in Social Studies. The school's White and Hispanic students have performed particularly well, ranking in the top 50 and top 32 schools in the state, respectively. However, the school's African American and low-income students have struggled, ranking in the bottom half of the state.

When compared to nearby middle schools, West End Middle generally performs better than some lower-performing schools in the district, such as John Early Middle, Moses McKissack Middle, and Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts. However, the school lags behind higher-performing schools like Meigs Middle, John Trotwood Moore Middle, and Head Middle, which consistently outperform West End Middle and the county/state averages.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 3529 West End AVE
       Nashville, TN  37205


(615) 298-8425

District: Davidson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,802 Help


Students who attend West End Middle usually attend:

High:    Hillsboro High

Feeder schools for West End Middle:

Elementary:    Eakin Elementary
    Sylvan Park Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.8%
African American:
40.1%
Hispanic:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West End Middle ranks better than 78.4% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 5th among 37 ranked middle schools in the Davidson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.03. (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 Racial makeup is: White (45.8%), African American (40.1%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West End Middle is 14.1, which is the 8th best among 37 middle schools in the Davidson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West End Middle is $18,802. 19 middle schools in the Davidson County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West End Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks West End Middle 127th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See West End 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 West End Middle

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Rank History for all students at West End Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 36.52 305th 435 29.9%
2011 59.71 193rd 462 58.2%
2012 77.35 96th 466 79.4%
2013 68.91 148th 475 68.8%
2014 64.86 143rd 485 70.5%
2015 56.77 241st 492 51.0%
2017 44.45 226th 362 37.6%
2018 63.03 158th 563 71.9%
2019 52.88 223rd 574 61.1%
2021 38.51 332nd 576 42.4%
2022 56.83 216th 569 62.0%
2023 60.06 202nd 594 66.0%
2024 71.03 127th 587 78.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West End Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.31 69th 279 75.3%
2019 40.53 118th 222 46.8%
2021 34.46 155th 238 34.9%
2022 39.89 125th 260 51.9%
2023 44.21 110th 288 61.8%
2024 52.00 83rd 299 72.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West End Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.76 352nd 481 26.8%
2019 24.32 403rd 490 17.8%
2021 19.67 415th 483 14.1%
2022 26.72 383rd 495 22.6%
2023 23.83 416th 514 19.1%
2024 26.26 399th 510 21.8%
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Rank History for Female students at West End Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.84 255th 529 51.8%
2021 40.54 307th 538 42.9%
2022 56.19 203rd 552 63.2%
2023 62.01 179th 560 68.0%
2024 67.42 143rd 554 74.2%
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Rank History for Male students at West End Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.45 190th 523 63.7%
2021 36.46 313th 529 40.8%
2022 54.62 223rd 540 58.7%
2023 55.48 221st 557 60.3%
2024 70.66 116th 560 79.3%
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Rank History for African American students at West End Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.32 139th 284 51.1%
2019 35.05 176th 293 39.9%
2021 26.12 195th 277 29.6%
2022 27.05 206th 299 31.1%
2023 33.06 191st 316 39.6%
2024 39.70 160th 318 49.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West End Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.28 32nd 285 88.8%
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Rank History for White students at West End Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.59 55th 481 88.6%
2019 70.41 92nd 484 81.0%
2021 53.43 195th 496 60.7%
2022 74.48 86th 500 82.8%
2023 77.09 89th 503 82.3%
2024 89.22 42nd 504 91.7%
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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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Open Quote West End is a fantastic neighborhood school. We have enjoyed some of the most engaged teachers you are likely to find. Great academics as well as a host of extracurricular activities. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West End Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 152 226 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1989 105 163 7 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 275
1990 116 153 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1991 138 159 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1992 158 181 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1993 156 190 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1994 120 215 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1995 108 209 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1996 108 209 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1997 97 223 18 1 0 n/a n/a -8 331
1998 173 140 10 6 1 n/a n/a -1 329
1999 115 197 36 18 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 486 486
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 270 270
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 523 523
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 523 523
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 427 427
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 416 416
2006 170 188 27 30 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2007 151 203 20 59 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2008 165 225 13 60 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2009 204 185 23 43 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2010 196 193 18 15 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2011 204 192 15 18 0 0 0 0 429
2012 214 180 17 16 0 3 2 0 432
2013 231 203 16 15 0 2 2 0 469
2014 231 202 12 24 2 0 2 0 473
2015 250 193 18 27 1 0 5 0 494
2016 242 191 22 28 1 0 5 0 489
2017 211 194 23 27 2 1 10 0 468
2018 227 203 21 26 1 1 9 0 488
2019 250 223 20 27 1 2 8 0 531
2020 249 191 21 26 1 1 12 0 501
2021 244 176 13 30 0 1 10 0 474
2022 225 162 9 32 0 1 12 0 441
2023 158 135 10 25 0 1 14 0 343
2024 152 133 7 22 0 1 17 0 332

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 West End Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 386 36.0 10.7 n/a
1989 275 40.0 6.8 n/a
1990 270 40.0 6.7 n/a
1991 299 29.0 10.3 n/a
1992 341 29.0 11.7 n/a
1993 348 29.0 12.0 n/a
1994 339 31.0 10.9 n/a
1995 330 18.0 18.3 n/a
1996 330 18.0 18.3 n/a
1997 331 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 329 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 366 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 486 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 270 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 523 n/a n/a n/a
2003 523 n/a n/a n/a
2004 427 n/a n/a n/a
2005 416 n/a n/a n/a
2006 415 27.0 15.4 n/a
2007 434 21.0 20.7 46.3
2008 463 26.0 17.8 53.3
2009 455 30.0 15.2 54.9
2010 422 32.0 13.1 51.7
2011 429 28.0 15.3 45.2
2012 432 28.0 15.4 43.1
2013 469 28.0 16.7 45.2
2014 473 30.0 15.7 46.5
2015 494 32.0 15.4 51.4
2016 489 30.0 16.3 41.9
2017 468 23.0 20.3 n/a
2018 488 24.0 20.3 n/a
2019 531 35.2 15.0 n/a
2020 501 34.0 14.7 30.3
2021 474 28.0 16.8 n/a
2022 441 33.5 13.1 n/a
2023 343 24.5 13.9 n/a
2024 332 23.4 14.1 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 West End Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 386 36.0 10.7 n/a
1989 275 40.0 6.8 n/a
1990 270 40.0 6.7 n/a
1991 299 29.0 10.3 n/a
1992 341 29.0 11.7 n/a
1993 348 29.0 12.0 n/a
1994 339 31.0 10.9 n/a
1995 330 18.0 18.3 n/a
1996 330 18.0 18.3 n/a
1997 331 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 329 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 366 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 486 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 270 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 523 n/a n/a n/a
2003 523 n/a n/a n/a
2004 427 n/a n/a n/a
2005 416 n/a n/a n/a
2006 415 27.0 15.4 n/a
2007 434 21.0 20.7 46.3
2008 463 26.0 17.8 53.3
2009 455 30.0 15.2 54.9
2010 422 32.0 13.1 51.7
2011 429 28.0 15.3 45.2
2012 432 28.0 15.4 43.1
2013 469 28.0 16.7 45.2
2014 473 30.0 15.7 46.5
2015 494 32.0 15.4 51.4
2016 489 30.0 16.3 41.9
2017 468 23.0 20.3 n/a
2018 488 24.0 20.3 n/a
2019 531 35.2 15.0 n/a
2020 501 34.0 14.7 30.3
2021 474 28.0 16.8 n/a
2022 441 33.5 13.1 n/a
2023 343 24.5 13.9 n/a
2024 332 23.4 14.1 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 West End Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $473 (3.7%) $11,594 (91.5%) $12,665
2020 $516 (4.3%) $11,172 (92.7%) $12,051
2021 $1,354 (10.4%) $11,565 (88.6%) $13,054
2022 $1,049 (6.8%) $13,878 (89.6%) $15,482
2023 $1,840 (9.8%) $16,306 (86.7%) $18,802

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West End Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 223rd of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 202nd of 594 Middle schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (West End Middle)54.432.4
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)31.820.6
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.237.2
 9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West End Middle)5053.2
 3.2%
   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 (West End Middle)34.833.9
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)26.622.1
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West End Middle)35.251.2
 16%
   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 (West End Middle)25.461.2
 35.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)25.330.2
 4.9%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (West End Middle)40.450
 9.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)23.123.3
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West End Middle)41.350.5
 9.2%
   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 (West End Middle)48.149.1
 1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)29.934.6
 4.7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (West End Middle)21.710.8
 10.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)25.721.3
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West End Middle)36.125.5
 10.6%
   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 (West End Middle)52.836.4
 16.4%
   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 (West End Middle)32.519.2
 13.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)27.924.8
 3.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (West End Middle)39.434.6
 4.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Davidson County)29.926.4
 3.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (West End Middle)40.843.3
 2.5%
   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 (West End Middle)52.841.7
 11.1%
   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 (West End Middle)34.244.5
 10.3%
   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 Students531343
 35.4%
African American223135
 39.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2010
 50%
Hispanic2725
 7.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White250158
 36.8%
Two or More Races814
 75%


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West End Middle ranks 127th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at West End Middle are 46% White, 40% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 332 students attended West End Middle.

Students who attend West End Middle usually go on to attend Hillsboro High


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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.

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