Serving 136 students in grades 6-8, John Early 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 136 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Early Middle serves the northwest part of Nashville, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Early Middle School's student population of 136 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
136 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
John Early 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 John Early Middle School is 0.41, 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
#1669 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
76%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
4%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Early Middle School's ranking?
John Early Middle School is ranked #1669 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are John Early Middle School often compared to?
John Early Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Head Middle School, Rose Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend John Early Middle School?
136 students attend John Early Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of John Early Middle School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does John Early Middle School offer ?
John Early Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Early Middle School part of?
John Early Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is John Early Middle School located?
John Early Middle School is located in the North Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in North Nashville.
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