Very Good
#579 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 32% in state
Head Middle
Middle School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1830 Jo Johnston AVE, Nashville, TN 37203
- Math 53% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Head Middle score 52% proficient, which is above 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 26 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 Head 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,671
Median home value
$519,600
Median rent
$1,881/mo
College educated
67.4%
Homeownership
19.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University School of NashvillePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,071 | Compare → |
| Harris-hillman Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Moses Mckissack MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| John Trotwood Moore MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 409 | 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.
Davidson County
- Schools in district
- 162
- Rank in district
- #35 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
Head Middle is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Head Middle
Head Middle is a public middle school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 551 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #579 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Head Middle
What grades does Head Middle serve?
Head Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Head Middle?
Head Middle has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Head Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Head Middle is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Head Middle rank in TN?
Head Middle ranks #579 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Head Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Head Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Head Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Head Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Head Middle a charter school?
No, Head Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Head Middle a Title I school?
No, Head Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (615) 329-8160
- Area population (ZIP 37203)
- 20,234
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 37203; 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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