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#1534 of 1,786 schools in TN

Bellevue Middle

Middle School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN

A Davidson County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

655 Colice Jeanne RD, Nashville, TN 37221

  • Math 32% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.8% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism30.9%

Students at Bellevue Middle score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
34%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Bellevue Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$99,083

Median home value

$432,900

Median rent

$1,778/mo

College educated

62%

Homeownership

70.4%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Nashville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6PK–122.5 mi641Compare →
The Jewish Middle School of NashvillePrivate · tuition5.35–82.7 mi37Compare →
Nashville International AcademyPrivate · tuition8.5PK–113.3 mi129Compare →
Christ Presbyterian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3PK–123.5 mi1,213Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Davidson County

Schools in district
162
Rank in district
#114 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

Bellevue Middle is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bellevue Middle

Bellevue Middle is a public middle school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 382 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,534 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bellevue Middle

What grades does Bellevue Middle serve?

Bellevue Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Bellevue Middle?

Bellevue Middle has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Middle is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bellevue Middle rank in TN?

Bellevue Middle ranks #1,534 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Bellevue Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Bellevue Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Bellevue Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellevue Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bellevue Middle a charter school?

No, Bellevue Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bellevue Middle a Title I school?

No, Bellevue Middle is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
382
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.9%
Area population (ZIP 37221)
41,811
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
39.5
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 37221; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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