Kirkwood Middle School serves 1,163 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,163 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30% in TN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kirkwood Middle School's student population of 1,163 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,163 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
54 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kirkwood Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
16%
16%
Black
22%
20%
White
47%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
23.6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kirkwood Middle School?
1,163 students attend Kirkwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Kirkwood Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Kirkwood Middle School offer ?
Kirkwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kirkwood Middle School part of?
Kirkwood Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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