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#821 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 46% in state
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts
Middle School · Davidson County
3500 John Mallette DR, Nashville, TN 37218
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
6.7
Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
6.7
Grades
5th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#821 of 1,786
In Nashville
#44 of 118
public schools
In district
#55 of 154
Davidson County
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts
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About Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts is a public middle school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County. Isaiah T.
Creswell Middle School of the Arts serves approximately 302 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #821 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.7 · Average
- District avg 4.9
- TN avg 6.0
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts — Students at Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.
How Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts Compares
See how Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3500 John Mallette DR, Nashville, TN 37218
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. John Early Middle (rated 4.8/10, 1.9 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is Moses McKissack Middle (rated 3.3/10, 2.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Nashville Prep (rated 1.6/10, 2.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ivanetta H. Davis Learning Center at Bordeaux Nashville | 0.4 mi | 3.9 |
| ST PIUS X CLASSICAL ACADEMY Nashville | 1.3 mi | 8.1 |
| WAYNE ACADEMY DAVIDSON COUNTY Nashville | 1.5 mi | 6.5 |
| CLARA MOHAMMED SCHOOL Nashville | 1.7 mi | — |
| SCHRADER LANE CHILD CARE CENTER Nashville | 1.9 mi | — |
| Hull-Jackson Elementary Nashville | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| John Early Middle Nashville | 1.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Robert Churchwell Elementary Nashville | 2.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Cumberland Elementary Nashville | 2.0 mi | 3.3 |
| BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Nashville | 2.0 mi | — |
| Moses McKissack Middle Nashville | 2.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Nashville Prep Nashville | 2.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Pearl-Cohn High Nashville | 2.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Jones Elementary Nashville | 2.2 mi | 3.3 |
| F H JENKINS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Nashville | 2.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Cockrill Elementary Nashville | 2.8 mi | 4.3 |
| The Academy at Old Cockrill Nashville | 2.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Purpose Prep Nashville | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
| W. A. Bass Adult Program Nashville | 2.9 mi | — |
| W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center Nashville | 2.9 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37218 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,073
Median Home Value
$295,400
Median Rent
$1,368/mo
Population
15,284
College Educated
29.3%
Homeownership
71.1%
Avg Commute
24.4 min
Poverty Rate
20.7%
Median Age
39.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts
What grades does Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts serve?
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts?
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts 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 Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts rank in TN?
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts ranks #821 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts 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 Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (615) 291-6515
Resources & Links
District
Davidson County- District Enrollment
- 80,468
- Schools in District
- 162
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,808
- District Rank
- #55 of 154
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