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H. G. Hill Middle

Middle School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN

A Davidson County middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

150 Davidson RD, Nashville, TN 37205

  • Math 21% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 25% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.2 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-11.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism28.2%

Students at H. G. Hill Middle score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency25%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 H. G. Hill 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$133,068

Median home value

$890,000

Median rent

$1,819/mo

College educated

76.5%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37205; 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
The Ensworth School-lower/middle CampusPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–121.5 mi1,184Compare →
Jewish Middle School of NashvillePrivate · tuition7.3private5–82.6 mi37Compare →
Mnps Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.84–122.6 mi152Compare →
The Jewish Middle School of NashvillePrivate · tuition5.3private5–82.6 mi37Compare →

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.

Davidson County

Schools in district
162
Rank in district
#99 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

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

About H. G. Hill Middle

H. G. Hill Middle is a public middle school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 433 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,423 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about H. G. Hill Middle

What grades does H. G. Hill Middle serve?

H. G. Hill Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend H. G. Hill Middle?

H. G. Hill Middle has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at H. G. Hill Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at H. G. Hill Middle 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 H. G. Hill Middle rank in TN?

H. G. Hill Middle ranks #1,423 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is H. G. Hill Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

H. G. Hill Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 H. G. Hill Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, H. G. Hill Middle has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is H. G. Hill Middle a charter school?

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

Is H. G. Hill Middle a Title I school?

No, H. G. Hill Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
433
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.2%
Area population (ZIP 37205)
24,557
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
48.4
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 37205; 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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