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Apollo Middle
Middle School · Davidson County · Antioch, TN
A Davidson County middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
631 Richards RD, Antioch, TN 37013
- Math 15% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 10% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Apollo Middle score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 12% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Apollo Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,233
Median home value
$294,000
Median rent
$1,450/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Thurgood Marshall MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 5–8 | 3.1 mi | 761 | Compare → |
| Kipp Antioch College Prep MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 5–8 | 3.2 mi | 522 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Davidson County
- Schools in district
- 162
- Rank in district
- #131 of 154
- District spending per student
- $17,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Apollo Middle is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apollo Middle
Apollo Middle is a public middle school in Antioch, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 704 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,652 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apollo Middle
What grades does Apollo Middle serve?
Apollo Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Apollo Middle?
Apollo Middle has an enrollment of approximately 704 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo Middle is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apollo Middle rank in TN?
Apollo Middle ranks #1,652 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Apollo Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Apollo Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Apollo Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apollo Middle has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Apollo Middle a charter school?
No, Apollo Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apollo Middle a Title I school?
No, Apollo Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 704
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (615) 333-5025
- Area population (ZIP 37013)
- 102,055
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37013; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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