Serving 678 students in grades 5-8, Croft Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Croft Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Croft Middle School's student population of 678 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Croft Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Croft Middle School is 0.63, 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
#1421 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
53%
13%
Black
16%
21%
White
26%
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
71%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Croft Middle School's ranking?
Croft Middle School is ranked #1421 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Croft Middle School?
678 students attend Croft Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Croft Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Croft Middle School?
Croft Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Croft Middle School offer ?
Croft Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Croft Middle School part of?
Croft Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
School Reviews
1 3/27/2020
There is a lot of bullying. Teachers don't care. Kids are yelled at all day. No emphasis on making kids successful. Always fights. If you are a car rider, you will see one fight once a week in front of all patents picking up kids. All kids are guilty no matter what. Bad school.
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