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Cheatham Middle School

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Cheatham Middle School ranks 403 rd of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

403^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 594 Tennessee Middle Schools

Better than 32% of Tennessee middle schools

Summary

Cheatham Middle School serves 502 students in grades 5–8 in Ashland City, Tennessee, within the Cheatham County Schools district. The school currently holds a 2 out of 5 star rating and ranks 403rd out of 594 Tennessee middle schools, a notable drop from the previous two years when it sat in the 47th and 53rd percentiles. While the district itself also earns 2 stars, nearby Sycamore Middle School in the same district ranks in the 64th percentile, showing that school-level practices matter.

Academically, Cheatham posts proficiency rates below district and state averages in core subjects. In the most recent year, 27.3% of students scored proficient in math, compared to 43% statewide, and 30.9% were proficient in English Language Arts versus 40.6% statewide. The exception is Algebra I: 72.2% of Cheatham test-takers scored proficient, more than double the state average, though this reflects a select group of advanced students. General math proficiency declines by grade level, from 36.7% in 5th grade to just 19.1% in 8th grade, and the school's all-grade math score is the lowest among Cheatham County's three middle schools. Social studies is the only subject showing sustained improvement, rising from 26.9% proficiency in 2022–2023 to 41.2% recently.

On a positive note, chronic absenteeism has fallen for two consecutive years to 14.3%, which is below the state rate of 18.3% and slightly better than Sycamore Middle School (15.0%) though not as low as Harpeth Middle School (11.1%). Spending per student has risen sharply—from $8,781 in 2021–2022 to $12,202 in 2024–2025—yet math proficiency has declined over the same period, suggesting that additional resources have not yet translated into higher test scores. Overall, Cheatham Middle offers a strong attendance environment and an impressive accelerated math program, but families should be aware of the challenges in general math and reading proficiency, especially compared to higher-performing peers like Sycamore.

502

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,202

Per pupil spending ?

54.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 Scoutview Drive
Ashland City, TN 37015

(615) 792-2334

District: Cheatham County Schools

Students who attend Cheatham Middle School usually attend:

High:

Cheatham County Central School

Feeder schools for Cheatham Middle School:

Elementary:	Ashland City Elementary School
	West Cheatham Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.9%

Hispanic:

13.1%

Two or more races:

5.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 32nd percentile in 2014 → 32nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Tennessee average (34% vs 44% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 16 pts below the Tennessee average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school34%

District avg42%

Tennessee avg44%

403^rd of 594

Tennessee public middle schools ?

Bottom 32%▲ up 6 pts since 2018

From bottom 26% (2018) to bottom 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Middle Schools in the Cheatham County Schools

76^th of 141Cheatham County Schools among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	35.2	403 of 594	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.5	311 of 583	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.3	278 of 587	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.7	323 of 594	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.8	326 of 569	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.8	301 of 576	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.7	352 of 574	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.8	417 of 563	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	33.2	396 of 492	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	40.8	328 of 485	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.9	338 of 475	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	41.0	298 of 466	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	26.2	379 of 462	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	38.3	286 of 435	34.3%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	49.1	146 of 328	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	24.1	247 of 312	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.3	139 of 316	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	31.2	181 of 299	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.0	133 of 277	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.2	116 of 293	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.4	157 of 284	44.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	47.5	289 of 546	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.7	305 of 554	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.5	319 of 560	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.2	345 of 552	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.7	267 of 538	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.2	281 of 529	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	15.7	277 of 302	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	37.0	180 of 286	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.2	177 of 285	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.6	169 of 285	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.0	206 of 275	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.6	219 of 261	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.0	146 of 228	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.2	128 of 219	41.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	24.5	391 of 478	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	31.0	358 of 490	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.9	262 of 510	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.5	326 of 514	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.1	333 of 495	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.5	267 of 483	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.7	351 of 490	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.7	345 of 481	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	41.9	321 of 550	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.7	243 of 560	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.1	298 of 557	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.0	299 of 540	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.9	335 of 529	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.3	360 of 523	31.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	35.1	207 of 349	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.1	206 of 332	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.4	140 of 299	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.0	124 of 288	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.3	118 of 260	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.6	97 of 238	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.9	139 of 222	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	26.9	226 of 279	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	26.1	402 of 494	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	38.5	302 of 492	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.9	284 of 504	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.6	336 of 503	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.8	339 of 500	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.1	308 of 496	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.2	338 of 484	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	21.1	428 of 481	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)55th percentile+23 vs school

Female (2025)47th percentile~ school

Male (2025)42nd percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2026)41st percentile+9 vs school

White (2026)19th percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)18th percentile-14 vs school

Hispanic (2026)8th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I72%+40 vs state

Social Studies41%-10 vs state

Science37%-10 vs state

English Language Arts31%-10 vs state

Mathematics27%-16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)					TNReady English Language Arts (2026)					TNReady Algebra I (2026)		TNReady Integrated Math I (2026)		TNReady Science (2026)					TNReady Social Studies (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2020)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math I 8th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math I All Grades	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cheatham Middle School	Public	5-8	700 Scoutview Drive	Ashland City	37015	Cheatham County	Cheatham County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 792-2334	531	34	15.4	54.5%	415 (78.2%)	21 (4.0%)	64 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (4.9%)	35.2	403^rd of 594 public middle schools	32.2%		45.5	311^th of 583 public middle schools	46.7%	92	36.7	26.9	23.9	19.1	27.3	36.7	29.4	31.2	25.4	30.9	72.2	72.2			36.7	35.3	36.7	38.6	36.8	34.5	54.1	36.0	41.2	$12,202	$780	$10,106
Sycamore Middle School	Public	5-8	1025 Old Clarksville Pike	Pleasant View	37146	Cheatham County	Cheatham County Schools	No	No	No	No	(615) 746-8852	646	37	17.3	43.3%	567 (87.8%)	7 (1.1%)	52 (8.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	60.4	214^th of 594 public middle schools	64.0%		63.9	181^st of 583 public middle schools	69.0%	33	41.3	43.3	62.5	39.4	46.4	33.7	34.9	36.2	28.7	33.3					43.5	39.8	61.8	45.1	47.1	56.1	63.8	39.0	52.8	$10,673	$505	$9,429
Coopertown Middle School	Public	6-8	3820 Highway 49 West	Springfield	37172	Robertson County	Robertson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(615) 382-4166	611	41	14.7	48.0%	214 (35.0%)	109 (17.8%)	241 (39.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.2%)	12.2	523^rd of 594 public middle schools	12.0%		9.8	537^th of 583 public middle schools	7.9%	14		16.8	20.9	9.3	15.4		16.5	19.1	11.5	15.4	78.9	78.9				20.4	20.7	15.9	18.8	27.1	26.6	16.0	22.8	$13,171	$957	$11,438
Harpeth Middle School	Public	5-8	170 Harpeth View Trail	Kingston Springs	37082	Cheatham County	Cheatham County Schools	No	No	No	No	(615) 952-2293	420	30	14.2	39.3%	362 (86.2%)	4 (1.0%)	42 (10.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	34.2	407^th of 594 public middle schools	31.5%		38.8	362^nd of 583 public middle schools	37.9%	45	52.2	32.8	34.9	16.3	34.5	53.3	31.7	24.7	20.8	32.3	53.8	53.8			55.4	41.5	32.9	34.9	41.1	36.6	49.4	31.1	38.2	$11,831	$566	$10,510
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts	Public, Magnet	6-8	3500 John Mallette Drive	Nashville	37218	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 291-6515	302	23	13.3		46 (15.2%)	227 (75.2%)	16 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	35	404^th of 594 public middle schools	32.0%		31.9	405^th of 583 public middle schools	30.5%	1		19.1	10.2	13.8	13.7		39.7	24.1	33.8	31.3			81.8	81.8		36.8	26.9	15.5	26.9	60.3	40.7	55.0	50.4	$19,608	$1,812	$16,592
Nashville Prep School	Public, Charter	5-8	1300 56th Ave N	Nashville	37209	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(615) 921-8440	211	3	70.3		10 (4.7%)	92 (43.6%)	103 (48.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	15.3	510^th of 594 public middle schools	14.1%		9.9	535^th of 583 public middle schools	8.2%	25	7.7	16.7	10.6	14.6	13.5	8.3	14.6	19.1	8.3	13.5					27.3	25.0	27.7	22.9	25.3	27.1	39.1	29.2	31.7	$15,824	$2,114	$12,252
KIPP Nashville College Prep School	Public, Charter	5-8	3410 Knight Drive	Nashville	37207	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(615) 986-1465	348	13	26.7		12 (3.4%)	262 (75.3%)	56 (16.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.0%)	55	253^rd of 594 public middle schools	57.4%		49	286^th of 583 public middle schools	50.9%	33	41.2	29.7	47.7	57.1	43.6	27.4	24.4	18.6	25.0	23.8					36.5	38.5	59.3	42.9	44.2	53.8	62.4	60.7	58.8	$19,320	$1,969	$15,955
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Moses McKissack Middle School	Public	6-8	915 38th Ave N	Nashville	37209	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 329-8170	122	9	14.2		2 (1.6%)	109 (89.3%)	5 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.9%)	16.6	501^st of 594 public middle schools	15.7%		8	557^th of 583 public middle schools	4.5%	56			8.0	21.4	12.6		14.3		20.5	14.4						17.9	12.0	25.0	19.6	10.7	40.0	31.8	27.8	$27,891	$1,610	$25,349
John Early Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1000 Cass Street	Nashville	37208	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 291-6369	169	16	10.3		6 (3.6%)	133 (78.7%)	23 (13.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.0%)	9	554^th of 594 public middle schools	6.7%		7.8	558^th of 583 public middle schools	4.3%	4		14.3		6.7	9.1		11.4	9.1	18.2	13.3						11.4	13.0	24.2	16.5	11.4	21.7	18.2	16.5	$29,546	$2,245	$25,638

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheatham Middle School

Is Cheatham Middle School a good school?

Cheatham Middle School ranks 403^rd of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Cheatham Middle School attend?

Students who attend Cheatham Middle School usually go on to attend Cheatham County Central School

What district is Cheatham Middle School in?

Cheatham County Schools

How many students attend Cheatham Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 502 students attended Cheatham Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Cheatham Middle School?

Students at Cheatham Middle School are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

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