Meigs Middle School

713 Ramsey St
Nashville, TN 37206
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 695 students in grades 5-8, Meigs Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 1% in TN
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meigs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Meigs Middle School's student population of 695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
695 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Meigs Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meigs Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#9 out of 1761 schools
(Top 1%)
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85%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meigs Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meigs Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Meigs Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
9%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
17%
21%
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White
63%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Meigs Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meigs Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meigs Middle School's ranking?
Meigs Middle School is ranked #9 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Meigs Middle School often compared to?
Meigs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Head Middle School, Rose Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Meigs Middle School?
695 students attend Meigs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Meigs Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meigs Middle School?
Meigs Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meigs Middle School offer ?
Meigs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Meigs Middle School part of?
Meigs Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Meigs Middle School located?
Meigs Middle School is located in the Maxwell Heights neighborhood of Nashville, TN.

School Reviews

5   4/20/2021
The teachers are kind and I like it a lot. I can't think of any complaints, but I was really happy when I got accepted.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Abigail
5   12/7/2015
Hi, I am a student at Meigs and I would say it's AWESOME! The teachers here are so nice. If you get a bad grade they'll try to find a time to work with you and correct your grade. Also, our principal Dr. Underwood [principal] and Mr. Giltz [assistant principal] are so nice. There is way more awesome stuff about Meigs ,but I can't list them all. [:
- Posted by Student/Alumni - sarah

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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