Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, Apollo 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 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Apollo Middle serves the southeast part of Antioch, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 9.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, reaching up to 6.5 miles at its farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apollo Middle School's student population of 549 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Apollo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apollo Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1637 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apollo Middle School's ranking?
Apollo Middle School is ranked #1637 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Apollo Middle School often compared to?
Apollo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antioch Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Apollo Middle School?
549 students attend Apollo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Apollo Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Apollo Middle School offer ?
Apollo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Apollo Middle School part of?
Apollo Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
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