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Kenwood Middle
Middle School · Montgomery County · Clarksville, TN
A Montgomery County middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
241 E Pine Mountain RD, Clarksville, TN 37042
- Math 23% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kenwood Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Kenwood Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,052/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clarksville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,435
Median home value
$220,700
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37042; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Providence MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 1,055 | Compare → |
| West Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 1,162 | Compare → |
| Clarksville AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Northeast MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 1,077 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery County
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #42 of 43
- District spending per student
- $10,645NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kenwood Middle is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kenwood Middle
Kenwood Middle is a public middle school in Clarksville, TN, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 1,121 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,734 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kenwood Middle
What grades does Kenwood Middle serve?
Kenwood Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kenwood Middle?
Kenwood Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Middle is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kenwood Middle rank in TN?
Kenwood Middle ranks #1,734 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Kenwood Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Kenwood Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Kenwood Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenwood Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Kenwood Middle a charter school?
No, Kenwood Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kenwood Middle a Title I school?
No, Kenwood Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (931) 553-2080
- Area population (ZIP 37042)
- 85,169
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 30.2
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 37042; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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