Kirkwood Middle School serves 1,011 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 1,011 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kirkwood Middle School's student population of 1,011 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,011 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kirkwood Middle School is 0.68, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
20%
21%
White
50%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kirkwood Middle School?
1,011 students attend Kirkwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Kirkwood Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirkwood Middle School?
Kirkwood Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kirkwood Middle School offer ?
Kirkwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kirkwood Middle School part of?
Kirkwood Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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