Serving 1,055 students in grades 6-8, New Providence 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 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,055 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Providence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
New Providence Middle School's student population of 1,055 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,055 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
New Providence 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 New Providence Middle School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1122 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
28%
21%
White
42%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 New Providence Middle School's ranking?
New Providence Middle School is ranked #1122 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend New Providence Middle School?
1,055 students attend New Providence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of New Providence Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Providence Middle School?
New Providence Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Providence Middle School offer ?
New Providence Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Providence Middle School part of?
New Providence Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
1 1/20/2020
Kids are out of control. Kids don't listen and punishments are light. Seems like there are substitute teachers all the time and the kids walk all over them. Discipline your kids!!!
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