Serving 294 students in grades 6-8, Margaret Allen 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 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Allen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Margaret Allen Middle School's student population of 294 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Margaret Allen 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 Margaret Allen Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1723 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
56%
15%
Black
31%
21%
White
8%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Allen Middle School's ranking?
Margaret Allen Middle School is ranked #1723 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Margaret Allen Middle School often compared to?
Margaret Allen Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nashville Prep, Meigs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Margaret Allen Middle School?
294 students attend Margaret Allen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Margaret Allen Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Allen Middle School?
Margaret Allen Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Margaret Allen Middle School offer ?
Margaret Allen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Margaret Allen Middle School part of?
Margaret Allen Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
School Reviews
1 1/20/2020
Teachers have no control over the students and a teacher called my child retarded
5 6/30/2018
The staff here tries their best. This school may not have everything, but atleast they treat you with respect & equality. My former teachers Alsobrook, Diaz, & Beck has taught me a lot about how to try and not give up on things that matter to me. They also have taught me how to respect others & embrace my choices in life. I may not be the brightest student but here at Mamp I've grown to shine brighter than before. ~"Be Grateful."
1 12/6/2016
The students at the school act horribly makes me not want to be there. They treat other students that don't have what they have horribly. Basically the students are very mean.
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