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#700 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 39% in state

Grassland Middle School

Middle School · Williamson County · Franklin, TN

A Williamson County middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2390 Hillsboro RD, Franklin, TN 37064

  • Math 72% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 65% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.6% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.2% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+32.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.4 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$11,899

Students at Grassland Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
84%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
84%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 Grassland 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,076/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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

$121,492

Median home value

$664,000

Median rent

$1,810/mo

College educated

58.6%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37064; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Currey Ingram AcademyPrivate · tuition8.9privateK–121.9 mi346Compare →
Christ Presbyterian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–122.7 mi1,213Compare →
Brentwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.76–83.7 mi1,126Compare →
Gateway Academy at the Learning LabPrivate · tuition5.2private3–124.4 mi30Compare →

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
#40 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

Grassland Middle School is listed in Williamson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grassland Middle School

Grassland Middle School is a public middle school in Franklin, TN, part of Williamson County, serving approximately 831 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #700 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grassland Middle School

What grades does Grassland Middle School serve?

Grassland Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Grassland Middle School?

Grassland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 831 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grassland Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grassland Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grassland Middle School rank in TN?

Grassland Middle School ranks #700 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Grassland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grassland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Grassland Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grassland Middle School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Grassland Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Grassland Middle School a Title I school?

No, Grassland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
831
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Williamson County
Area population (ZIP 37064)
66,641
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
40.9
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 37064; 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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