For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,798 students in 37216, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 37216, TN are East End Preparatory School, Isaac Litton Middle School and Stratford Stem Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37216 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37216, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37216, TN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East End Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Gr: K-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Isaac Litton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Hedgewood Dr
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6700
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Stratford Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Stratford Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6730
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6730
Gr: 6-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
37216, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baxter Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 37216, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37216, TN include East End Preparatory School, Isaac Litton Middle School and Stratford Stem Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37216?
3 public middle schools are located in 37216.
What is the racial composition of students in 37216?
37216 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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