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Jere Baxter Middle
Middle School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County middle school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
350 Hart LN, Nashville, TN 37207
- Math 9% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 9% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jere Baxter Middle score 9% proficient, which is below 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 7 points since 2020, reaching 9% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 11% (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 Jere Baxter 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,102
Median home value
$332,500
Median rent
$1,200/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.8 | 5–8 | 1.1 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Brick Church: a Lead Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | 5–8 | 1.7 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Isaac Litton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Kipp Academy NashvilleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 391 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Davidson County
- Schools in district
- 162
- Rank in district
- #135 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
Jere Baxter Middle is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jere Baxter Middle
Jere Baxter Middle is a public middle school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 379 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,668 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jere Baxter Middle
What grades does Jere Baxter Middle serve?
Jere Baxter Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jere Baxter Middle?
Jere Baxter Middle has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jere Baxter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jere Baxter Middle is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jere Baxter Middle rank in TN?
Jere Baxter Middle ranks #1,668 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Jere Baxter Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Jere Baxter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Jere Baxter Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jere Baxter Middle has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jere Baxter Middle a charter school?
No, Jere Baxter Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jere Baxter Middle a Title I school?
No, Jere Baxter Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.0%
- Phone
- (615) 262-6710
- Area population (ZIP 37207)
- 39,450
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 37207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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