Serving 306 students in grades 6-8, Margaret Allen 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% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Margaret Allen Middle serves the southeast area of Nashville, TN, covering approximately 7.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margaret Allen Middle School's student population of 306 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
306 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
Margaret Allen 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 Margaret Allen Middle School is 0.58, 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
#1681 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
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
14%
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 Margaret Allen Middle School's ranking?
Margaret Allen Middle School is ranked #1681 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Margaret Allen Middle School often compared to?
Margaret Allen Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nashville Prep, Meigs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Margaret Allen Middle School?
306 students attend Margaret Allen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Margaret Allen Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Margaret Allen Middle School offer ?
Margaret Allen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Margaret Allen Middle School part of?
Margaret Allen Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
The students at the school act horribly makes me not want to be there. They treat other students that don't have what they have horribly. Basically the students are very mean.
5 10/10/2025
The staff here tries their best. This school may not have everything, but atleast they treat you with respect & equality. My former teachers Alsobrook, Diaz, & Beck has taught me a lot about how to try and not give up on things that matter to me. They also have taught me how to respect others & embrace my choices in life. I may not be the brightest student but here at Mamp I've grown to shine brighter than before. ~"Be Grateful."
1 10/10/2025
Teachers have no control over the students and a teacher called my child retarded
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