Below Average
#1471 of 1,786 schools in TN
John Early Middle
Middle School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County middle school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Cass ST, Nashville, TN 37208
- Math 10% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 5% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Early Middle score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 8% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (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 John Early 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,682
Median home value
$417,200
Median rent
$1,527/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37208; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F H Jenkins Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–10 | 1.2 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Haynes MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Head MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 551 | 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
- #105 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
John Early Middle is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Early Middle
John Early Middle is a public middle school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 169 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,471 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Early Middle
What grades does John Early Middle serve?
John Early Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Early Middle?
John Early Middle has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Early Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Early Middle is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Early Middle rank in TN?
John Early Middle ranks #1,471 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is John Early Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
John Early Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 John Early Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Early Middle has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Early Middle a charter school?
No, John Early Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Early Middle a Title I school?
No, John Early Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.9%
- Phone
- (615) 291-6369
- Area population (ZIP 37208)
- 20,204
- Area average commute
- 21.8 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 37208; 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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