Serving 454 students in grades 6-8, John Trotwood Moore Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: John Trotwood Moore Middle serves the southern part of Nashville, TN, covering an area of approximately 38.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10 to 12-minute drive, with an average distance of 3.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 7.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Trotwood Moore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Trotwood Moore Middle School's student population of 454 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Trotwood Moore Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Trotwood Moore Middle School is 0.57, 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
#253 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
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
60%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 John Trotwood Moore Middle School's ranking?
John Trotwood Moore Middle School is ranked #253 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are John Trotwood Moore Middle School often compared to?
John Trotwood Moore Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meigs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend John Trotwood Moore Middle School?
454 students attend John Trotwood Moore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of John Trotwood Moore Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does John Trotwood Moore Middle School offer ?
John Trotwood Moore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Trotwood Moore Middle School part of?
John Trotwood Moore Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
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