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#1239 of 1,786 schools in TN
Poplar Grove 5-8
Middle School · Franklin Ssd · Franklin, TN
A Franklin Ssd middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2959 Del Rio PIKE, Franklin, TN 37064
- Math 41% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Poplar Grove 5-8 score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 Poplar Grove 5-8 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,076/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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
$121,492
Median home value
$664,000
Median rent
$1,810/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–8 | 0.2 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Trinitas Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Freedom IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 5–6 | 0.6 mi | 480 | 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.
Franklin Ssd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $18,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Poplar Grove 5-8 is listed in Franklin SSD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poplar Grove 5-8
Poplar Grove 5-8 is a public middle school in Franklin, TN, part of Franklin Ssd, serving approximately 311 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,239 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poplar Grove 5-8
What grades does Poplar Grove 5-8 serve?
Poplar Grove 5-8 serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Poplar Grove 5-8?
Poplar Grove 5-8 has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Grove 5-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Grove 5-8 is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poplar Grove 5-8 rank in TN?
Poplar Grove 5-8 ranks #1,239 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Poplar Grove 5-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Poplar Grove 5-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Poplar Grove 5-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poplar Grove 5-8 has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Poplar Grove 5-8 a charter school?
No, Poplar Grove 5-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poplar Grove 5-8 a Title I school?
No, Poplar Grove 5-8 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (615) 790-4721
- Area population (ZIP 37064)
- 66,641
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 37064; 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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