Serving 343 students in grades 6-8, West End Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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West End Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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West End Middle School's student population of 343 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
West End Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West End Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
40%
21%
White
46%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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West End Middle School is ranked #524 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are West End Middle School often compared to?
West End Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rose Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend West End Middle School?
343 students attend West End Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of West End Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West End Middle School?
West End Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does West End Middle School offer ?
West End Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West End Middle School part of?
West End Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is West End Middle School located?
West End Middle School is located in the Hillsboro West End neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Hillsboro West End.
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