Head Middle School
Head Middle School serves 574 students in grades 5-8.
Head Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Head Middle School's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Head Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Head Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#782 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
61%
22%
White
26%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Head Middle School?
574 students attend Head Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Head Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Head Middle School?
Head Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Head Middle School offer ?
Head Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Head Middle School part of?
Head Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
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