Excellent
#146 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 8% in state
Brentwood Middle School
Middle School · Williamson County · Brentwood, TN
A Williamson County middle school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5324 Murray LN, Brentwood, TN 37027
- Math 82% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brentwood Middle School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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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Where Brentwood Middle School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated792/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brentwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$156,002
Median home value
$844,500
Median rent
$2,141/mo
College educated
74%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Academy at the Learning LabPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 3–12 | 1.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Benton Hall AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 3–12 | 2.5 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Currey Ingram AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.9private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Grassland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 831 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Williamson County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #21 of 50
- District spending per student
- $11,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brentwood Middle School is listed in Williamson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brentwood Middle School
Brentwood Middle School is a public middle school in Brentwood, TN, part of Williamson County, serving approximately 1,126 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brentwood Middle School
What grades does Brentwood Middle School serve?
Brentwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Brentwood Middle School?
Brentwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Middle School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brentwood Middle School rank in TN?
Brentwood Middle School ranks #146 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Brentwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brentwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Brentwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brentwood Middle School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brentwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Brentwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brentwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Brentwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (615) 472-4250
- Area population (ZIP 37027)
- 61,961
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 37027; 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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