Below Average
#1472 of 1,786 schools in TN
William Henry Oliver Middle
Middle School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6211 Nolensville RD, Nashville, TN 37211
- Math 25% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Henry Oliver Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 William Henry Oliver 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 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,936
Median home value
$374,200
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
43%
Homeownership
47.4%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Mcmurray MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Thurgood Marshall MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 5–8 | 2.9 mi | 761 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 317 | Compare → |
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
- #106 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
William Henry Oliver Middle is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Henry Oliver Middle
William Henry Oliver Middle is a public middle school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 614 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,472 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Henry Oliver Middle
What grades does William Henry Oliver Middle serve?
William Henry Oliver Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend William Henry Oliver Middle?
William Henry Oliver Middle has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Henry Oliver Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William Henry Oliver Middle is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Henry Oliver Middle rank in TN?
William Henry Oliver Middle ranks #1,472 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is William Henry Oliver Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
William Henry Oliver 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 William Henry Oliver Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Henry Oliver Middle has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William Henry Oliver Middle a charter school?
No, William Henry Oliver Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Henry Oliver Middle a Title I school?
No, William Henry Oliver Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (615) 332-3011
- Area population (ZIP 37211)
- 77,117
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 37211; 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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