Joelton 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 6% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 4% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (19-20)
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)4%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)7%
11%
Black
(19-20)66%
22%
White
(19-20)26%
62%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Joelton Middle School?
325 students attend Joelton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Joelton Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Joelton Middle School offer ?
Joelton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Joelton Middle School part of?
Joelton Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
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