Serving 114 students in grades 6-8, Moses Mckissack 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moses McKissack Middle serves the west part of Nashville, TN, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Most students live within a 1.8-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moses Mckissack Middle School's student population of 114 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
9 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Moses Mckissack 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 Moses Mckissack Middle School is 0.27, 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
#1713 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
85%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
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)85.1%
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
16%
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 Moses Mckissack Middle School's ranking?
Moses Mckissack Middle School is ranked #1713 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Moses Mckissack Middle School often compared to?
Moses Mckissack Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haynes Middle School, Wright Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Moses Mckissack Middle School?
114 students attend Moses Mckissack Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Moses Mckissack Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Moses Mckissack Middle School offer ?
Moses Mckissack Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moses Mckissack Middle School part of?
Moses Mckissack Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Moses Mckissack Middle School located?
Moses Mckissack Middle School is located in the College Heights And Clifton neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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