Below Average
#1605 of 1,786 schools in TN
New Providence Middle
Middle School · Montgomery County · Clarksville, TN
A Montgomery County middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
146 Cunningham LN, Clarksville, TN 37042
- Math 28% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Providence Middle score 27% 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 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where New Providence 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 1,121 | Compare → |
| West Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 1,162 | Compare → |
| Clarksville AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Marantha Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.9private | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 102 | 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
- #36 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
New Providence Middle is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Providence Middle
New Providence Middle is a public middle school in Clarksville, TN, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 1,055 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,605 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Providence Middle
What grades does New Providence Middle serve?
New Providence Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend New Providence Middle?
New Providence Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,055 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Providence Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Providence Middle is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Providence Middle rank in TN?
New Providence Middle ranks #1,605 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is New Providence Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
New Providence Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 New Providence Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Providence Middle has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Providence Middle a charter school?
No, New Providence Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Providence Middle a Title I school?
No, New Providence Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (931) 648-5655
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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