Serving 119 students in grades 7-8, Cameron Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
40%
14%
Black
29%
21%
White
27%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Cameron Middle School?
119 students attend Cameron Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Cameron Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cameron Middle School?
Cameron Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cameron Middle School offer ?
Cameron Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Cameron Middle School part of?
Cameron Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
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