Excellent
#183 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 10% in state
Heritage Middle School
Middle School · Williamson County · Thompson Station, TN
A Williamson County middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4803 Columbia PIKE, Thompson Station, TN 37179
- Math 70% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heritage Middle School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Heritage 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low141/100K
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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
$124,844
Median home value
$501,500
Median rent
$2,054/mo
College educated
55.9%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37179; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–11 | 0.9 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Thompson's Station Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Spring Station Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 835 | Compare → |
| Spring Hill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–8 | 4.3 mi | 538 | 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.
Williamson County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #25 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
Heritage Middle School is listed in Williamson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Middle School
Heritage Middle School is a public middle school in Thompson Station, TN, part of Williamson County, serving approximately 822 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Middle School
What grades does Heritage Middle School serve?
Heritage Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 822 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Middle School rank in TN?
Heritage Middle School ranks #183 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Heritage Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Heritage Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Heritage Middle School a charter school?
No, Heritage Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heritage Middle School a Title I school?
No, Heritage Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 822
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (615) 472-4540
- Area population (ZIP 37179)
- 17,411
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 37179; 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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