Serving 265 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 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Margaret Allen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Margaret Allen Middle School's student population of 265 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Margaret Allen Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Allen Middle School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1723 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
54%
14%
Black
32%
21%
White
10%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Margaret Allen Middle School is ranked #1723 out of 1,761 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
265 students attend Margaret Allen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Margaret Allen Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Allen Middle School?
Margaret Allen Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Margaret Allen Middle School offer ?
Margaret Allen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret Allen Middle School part of?
Margaret Allen Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>1 1/20/2020Teachers have no control over the students and a teacher called my child retarded5 6/30/2018The 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 12/6/2016The 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.Review Margaret Allen Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Teachers have no control over the students and a teacher called my child retarded
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."
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.
Review Margaret Allen Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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