Below Average
#1471 of 1,786 schools in TN
John Early Middle
Middle School · Davidson County
1000 Cass ST, Nashville, TN 37208
Enrollment
169
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
4.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
169
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
4.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,471 of 1,786
In Nashville
#83 of 118
public schools
In district
#105 of 154
Davidson County
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About John Early Middle
John Early Middle is a public middle school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County. John Early Middle serves approximately 169 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. John Early Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,471 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for John Early Middle show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 4.9
- TN avg 6.0
What Parents Should Know
At 169 students, John Early Middle is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at John Early Middle 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.
67% of students at John Early Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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John Early Middle — Students at John Early Middle score 8% 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: 6.9/10.
How John Early Middle Compares
See how John Early Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1000 Cass ST, Nashville, TN 37208
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John Early Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Head Middle (rated 7.3/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts (rated 6.7/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, KIPP Academy Nashville (rated 4.6/10, 2.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hull-Jackson Elementary Nashville | 0.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Jones Elementary Nashville | 0.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Purpose Prep Nashville | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Robert Churchwell Elementary Nashville | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| F H JENKINS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Nashville | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Nashville | 1.3 mi | — |
| SCHRADER LANE CHILD CARE CENTER Nashville | 1.5 mi | — |
| Pearl-Cohn High Nashville | 1.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Haynes Middle Nashville | 1.7 mi | 2.9 |
| Martin Luther King Jr School Nashville | 1.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Ivanetta H. Davis Learning Center at Bordeaux Nashville | 1.5 mi | 3.9 |
| ST PIUS X CLASSICAL ACADEMY Nashville | 1.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Head Middle Nashville | 2.0 mi | 7.3 |
| CLARA MOHAMMED SCHOOL Nashville | 2.0 mi | — |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE - MIDTOWN Nashville | 2.1 mi | — |
| Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts Nashville | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Shwab Elementary Nashville | 2.1 mi | 8.3 |
| Hume - Fogg High Nashville | 2.3 mi | 8.0 |
| KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School Nashville | 2.1 mi | 6.1 |
| KIPP Academy Nashville Nashville | 2.1 mi | 4.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37208 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,682
Median Home Value
$417,200
Median Rent
$1,527/mo
Population
20,204
College Educated
49.5%
Homeownership
33.1%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
23%
Median Age
30.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Collinwood Middle School Collinwood, TN | 4.7 |
| Veritas College Preparatory Memphis, TN | 4.7 |
| Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School Memphis, TN | 4.4 |
| Lester Prep Memphis, TN | 3.8 |
| Moses McKissack Middle Nashville, TN | 3.3 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
Resources & Links
District
Davidson County- District Enrollment
- 80,468
- Schools in District
- 162
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,808
- District Rank
- #105 of 154
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