Serving 409 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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- 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 409 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
28%
21%
White
62%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
409 students attend John Trotwood Moore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of John Trotwood Moore Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Trotwood Moore Middle School?
John Trotwood Moore Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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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