Serving 269 students in grades 6-8, 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%).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- 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
School Overview
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts's student population of 269 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.40, 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
#1516 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
76%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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?
269 students attend Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts offer ?
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (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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