Below Average
#1536 of 1,786 schools in TN
Croft Middle
Middle School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
482 Elysian Fields DR, Nashville, TN 37211
- Math 22% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Croft Middle score 22% 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 11 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 Croft 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,936
Median home value
$374,200
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
43%
Homeownership
47.4%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Wright MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | 0.9 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Valor Voyager AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 5–8 | 1.4 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Head MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 5–8 | Not available | 551 | 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.
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
- #116 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
Croft Middle is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Croft Middle
Croft Middle is a public middle school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 467 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,536 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Croft Middle
What grades does Croft Middle serve?
Croft Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Croft Middle?
Croft Middle has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Croft Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Croft Middle is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Croft Middle rank in TN?
Croft Middle ranks #1,536 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Croft Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Croft 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 Croft Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Croft Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Croft Middle a charter school?
No, Croft Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Croft Middle a Title I school?
No, Croft Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (615) 332-0217
- Area population (ZIP 37211)
- 77,117
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 37211; 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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