Serving 440 students in grades 6-8, Jere Baxter 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 3% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jere Baxter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jere Baxter Middle School's student population of 440 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jere Baxter 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 Jere Baxter Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1751 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
58%
21%
White
11%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jere Baxter Middle School's ranking?
Jere Baxter Middle School is ranked #1751 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Jere Baxter Middle School?
440 students attend Jere Baxter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jere Baxter Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jere Baxter Middle School?
Jere Baxter Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jere Baxter Middle School offer ?
Jere Baxter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jere Baxter Middle School part of?
Jere Baxter Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Jere Baxter Middle School located?
Jere Baxter Middle School is located in the Talbots Corner neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in Talbots Corner.
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