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#1538 of 1,786 schools in TN

Madison Middle

Middle School · Davidson County · Madison, TN

A Davidson County middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 W Old Hickory BLVD, Madison, TN 37115

  • Math 12% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 12% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics2.2Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.9% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11.5% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-27.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.3 pts
Overall Proficiency12% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism54.7%

Students at Madison Middle score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency12%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 12% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
7%
ELA
22%
2010
Math
12%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
16%
ELA
26%
2012
Math
15%
ELA
24%
2013
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
7%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
6%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (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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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Madison 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,034

Median home value

$271,100

Median rent

$1,263/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

45.1%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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The Edison SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–100.5 mi50Compare →
The Edison SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privateK–100.5 mi47Compare →
Goodpasture Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–121.6 mi812Compare →
Isaac Litton MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.76–82.5 mi286Compare →

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
#118 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

Madison Middle is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Madison Middle

Madison Middle is a public middle school in Madison, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 358 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,538 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Madison Middle

What grades does Madison Middle serve?

Madison Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Madison Middle?

Madison Middle has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madison Middle rank in TN?

Madison Middle ranks #1,538 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Madison Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Madison Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Madison Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Middle has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Madison Middle a charter school?

No, Madison Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Madison Middle a Title I school?

No, Madison Middle is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.7%
Area population (ZIP 37115)
41,303
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
38.3
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 37115; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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