Serving 435 students in grades 6-8, H. G. Hill 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 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: 435 students
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: H. G. Hill Middle serves the west part of Nashville, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 52 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
H. G. Hill Middle School's student population of 435 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Rankings
H. G. Hill 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 H. G. Hill Middle School is 0.74, 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
#1402 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Asian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. G. Hill Middle School's ranking?
H. G. Hill Middle School is ranked #1402 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are H. G. Hill Middle School often compared to?
H. G. Hill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellevue Middle School, Head 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 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend H. G. Hill Middle School?
435 students attend H. G. Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of H. G. Hill Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does H. G. Hill Middle School offer ?
H. G. Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H. G. Hill Middle School part of?
H. G. Hill Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is H. G. Hill Middle School located?
H. G. Hill Middle School is located in the Hillwood neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Hillwood.
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