Serving 447 students in grades 6-8, Goodlettsville 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 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goodlettsville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Goodlettsville Middle School's student population of 447 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goodlettsville 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 Goodlettsville Middle School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1537 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
43%
16%
Black
35%
20%
White
14%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Davidson County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goodlettsville Middle School's ranking?
Goodlettsville Middle School is ranked #1537 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Goodlettsville Middle School?
447 students attend Goodlettsville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Goodlettsville Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Goodlettsville Middle School offer ?
Goodlettsville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goodlettsville Middle School part of?
Goodlettsville Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
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