Serving 302 students in grades 5-8, Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts 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 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts's student population of 302 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts 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 Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1516 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
75%
21%
White
15%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts's ranking?
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts is ranked #1516 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts often compared to?
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Artsis 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts?
302 students attend Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts?
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts offer ?
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts part of?
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts located?
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts is located in the Bordeaux neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Bordeaux.
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