Serving 411 students in grades 6-8, 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 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Croft Middle serves the southern part of Nashville, TN, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 2.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Croft Middle School's student population of 411 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Croft 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 Croft Middle School is 0.56, 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
#1359 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
62%
16%
Black
11%
20%
White
22%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 #1359 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Croft Middle School often compared to?
Croft Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcmurray Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Croft Middle School?
411 students attend Croft Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Croft Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Croft Middle School offer ?
Croft Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Croft Middle School part of?
Croft Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
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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