Goodlettsville Middle School

300 South Main St
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 421 students in grades 6-8, Goodlettsville 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 is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Goodlettsville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Goodlettsville Middle School's student population of 421 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
421 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Goodlettsville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goodlettsville Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1574 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Goodlettsville Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Goodlettsville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Goodlettsville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Goodlettsville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
37%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Goodlettsville Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
37%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Goodlettsville Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Goodlettsville Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Goodlettsville Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Goodlettsville Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Goodlettsville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Goodlettsville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goodlettsville Middle School's ranking?
Goodlettsville Middle School is ranked #1574 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Goodlettsville Middle School?
421 students attend Goodlettsville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Goodlettsville Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goodlettsville Middle School?
Goodlettsville Middle School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Goodlettsville Middle School offer ?
Goodlettsville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Goodlettsville Middle School part of?
Goodlettsville Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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