Serving 545 students in grades 6-8, Mcmurray 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 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 545 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McMurray Middle serves the southeastern part of Nashville, TN, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Most families within the zone can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcmurray Middle School's student population of 545 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcmurray 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 Mcmurray Middle School is 0.43, 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
#1582 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
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
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcmurray Middle School's ranking?
Mcmurray Middle School is ranked #1582 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mcmurray Middle School often compared to?
Mcmurray Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Croft Middle School, William Henry Oliver Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Mcmurray Middle School?
545 students attend Mcmurray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mcmurray Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mcmurray Middle School offer ?
Mcmurray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcmurray Middle School part of?
Mcmurray Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mcmurray Middle School located?
Mcmurray Middle School is located in the McMurray neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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