For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 302 students in 37218, TN.
The top ranked public middle school in 37218, TN is Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 37218 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37218, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 37218, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3500 John Mallette Dr
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6515
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6515
Grades: 5-8
| 302 students
37218, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3500 Hydes Ferry Rd
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
3200 Kings Ln
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-5126
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-5126
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 37218, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37218, TN include Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in 37218?
1 public middle schools are located in 37218.
What is the racial composition of students in 37218?
37218 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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