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#994 of 1,786 schools in TN
Charlotte Middle School
Middle School · Dickson County · Charlotte, TN
A Dickson County middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 40 ST, Charlotte, TN 37036
- Math 41% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charlotte Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 Charlotte 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average625/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,277
Median home value
$254,900
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
93.6%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37036; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson County Distance Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Burns Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 491 | Compare → |
| Dickson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 563 | Compare → |
| Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–11 | Not available | 101 | 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.
Dickson County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #11 of 17
- District spending per student
- $10,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charlotte Middle School is listed in Dickson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charlotte Middle School
Charlotte Middle School is a public middle school in Charlotte, TN, part of Dickson County, serving approximately 446 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #994 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charlotte Middle School
What grades does Charlotte Middle School serve?
Charlotte Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Charlotte Middle School?
Charlotte Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Middle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charlotte Middle School rank in TN?
Charlotte Middle School ranks #994 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Charlotte Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charlotte Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Charlotte Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlotte Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charlotte Middle School a charter school?
No, Charlotte Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charlotte Middle School a Title I school?
No, Charlotte Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dickson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (615) 740-6060
- Area population (ZIP 37036)
- 6,653
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 37036; 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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