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#818 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 46% in state

Isaac Litton Middle

Middle School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN

A Davidson County middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4601 Hedgewood DR, Nashville, TN 37216

  • Math 22% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.6% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.9% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.9 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment6.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism35%

Students at Isaac Litton Middle score 27% 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 Proficiency22%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
7%
ELA
17%
2010
Math
20%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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 Isaac Litton 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$82,134

Median home value

$404,100

Median rent

$1,507/mo

College educated

56.9%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37216; 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

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Liberty Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified1.85–81.2 mi267Compare →
Goodpasture Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–121.7 mi812Compare →
Jere Baxter MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.86–81.8 mi379Compare →
Madison MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.56–82.5 mi358Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#52 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

Isaac Litton Middle is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Isaac Litton Middle

Isaac Litton Middle is a public middle school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 286 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #818 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Isaac Litton Middle

What grades does Isaac Litton Middle serve?

Isaac Litton Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Isaac Litton Middle?

Isaac Litton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Isaac Litton Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Isaac Litton Middle is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Isaac Litton Middle rank in TN?

Isaac Litton Middle ranks #818 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Isaac Litton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Isaac Litton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Isaac Litton Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Isaac Litton Middle has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Isaac Litton Middle a charter school?

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

Is Isaac Litton Middle a Title I school?

No, Isaac Litton Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
286
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.0%
Area population (ZIP 37216)
18,933
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
34.2
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 37216; 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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