Serving 688 students in grades 5-8, Meigs Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Meigs Middle School's student population of 688 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
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meigs Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meigs Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 1721 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
23%
21%
White
58%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #54 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Meigs Middle School?
688 students attend Meigs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Meigs Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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.
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. [:
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