The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (12-13)
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)14%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(12-13)4%
7%
Black
(12-13)94%
23%
White
(12-13)2%
66%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Smithson-craighead Middle School?
304 students attend Smithson-craighead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Smithson-craighead Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What school district is Smithson-craighead Middle School part of?
Smithson-craighead Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
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