Serving 1,048 students in grades 6-8, Christiana Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,048 students
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Christiana Middle School serves the southern part of its district in Christiana, TN, covering an area of approximately 84.3 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically reach the school within 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Christiana Middle School's student population of 1,048 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,048 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
64 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
We are Christiana Cougars. We are Respectful, Responsible, and Compassionate.
School Rankings
Christiana Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christiana Middle School is 0.64, which is more 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
#550 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Vegas Gold
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christiana Middle School's ranking?
Christiana Middle School is ranked #550 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Christiana Middle School often compared to?
Christiana Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitworth-buchanan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Christiana Middle School?
1,048 students attend Christiana Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Christiana Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Christiana Middle School offer ?
Christiana Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Christiana Middle School part of?
Christiana Middle School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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