Meigs Middle

Summary:

Meigs Middle is a public middle school located in Nashville, Tennessee, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 695 students. The school is part of the Davidson County school district, which is ranked 122 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meigs Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Tennessee, ranking as high as 3rd out of 580 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating exceptional academic performance. Meigs Middle's students significantly outperform the district and state averages in all subject areas, with proficiency rates often exceeding 90% in mathematics, English language arts, and science. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 62.88% White, 17.12% African American, 6.91% Hispanic, and 8.63% Asian, is another notable aspect of Meigs Middle. The school's performance is exceptional across all student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, often placing in the top 10 or 20 statewide.

When compared to the nearby middle schools in the Davidson County district, Rose Park Middle, John Early Middle, Haynes Middle, Head Middle, Liberty Collegiate Academy, Jere Baxter Middle, Margaret Allen Middle, LEAD Cameron, East Nashville Middle, and KIPP Academy Nashville, Meigs Middle stands out as a clear academic leader, significantly outperforming its peers in test scores and rankings.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 5-8

 713 Ramsey ST
       Nashville, TN  37206


(615) 271-3222

District: Davidson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 580 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,751 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  695

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.9%
African American:
17.1%
Asian:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.2% Help


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Compare Details Meigs Middle ranks better than 99.5% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks first among 37 ranked middle schools in the Davidson County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.58. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.9%), African American (17.1%), Asian (8.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meigs Middle is 19.1. 28 middle schools in the Davidson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meigs Middle is $15,751, which is the lowest among 37 middle schools in the Davidson County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meigs Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Meigs Middle 3rd of 580 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Meigs Middle in the ranking list.)

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Davidson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Davidson County 122nd of 139 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meigs Middle

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Rank History for all students at Meigs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 99.89 1st 462 99.8%
2013 96.86 6th 475 98.7%
2014 91.73 8th 485 98.4%
2015 91.87 9th 492 98.2%
2018 96.69 10th 563 98.2%
2019 98.44 9th 574 98.4%
2021 92.19 27th 576 95.3%
2022 97.47 11th 569 98.1%
2023 98.21 8th 594 98.7%
2024 99.58 3rd 580 99.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meigs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.88 10th 481 97.9%
2019 97.70 4th 490 99.2%
2021 91.47 7th 483 98.6%
2022 94.54 5th 495 99.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Meigs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.24 10th 529 98.1%
2021 89.65 35th 538 93.5%
2022 96.85 11th 552 98.0%
2023 97.91 6th 560 98.9%
2024 99.21 3rd 546 99.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Meigs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.74 7th 523 98.7%
2021 87.68 38th 529 92.8%
2022 96.79 12th 540 97.8%
2023 97.50 9th 557 98.4%
2024 99.39 2nd 553 99.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Meigs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.20 4th 58 93.1%
2019 81.64 7th 55 87.3%
2021 74.17 15th 62 75.8%
2022 75.13 17th 62 72.6%
2023 76.46 13th 56 76.8%
2024 80.25 6th 65 90.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Meigs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.56 9th 284 96.8%
2019 97.62 7th 293 97.6%
2021 87.48 16th 277 94.2%
2022 96.06 8th 299 97.3%
2023 96.62 8th 316 97.5%
2024 99.81 3rd 315 99.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meigs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.65 6th 219 97.3%
2019 98.38 3rd 228 98.7%
2021 94.28 7th 261 97.3%
2022 97.42 4th 275 98.5%
2023 98.18 5th 285 98.2%
2024 99.10 4th 281 98.6%
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Rank History for White students at Meigs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.48 7th 481 98.5%
2019 98.22 10th 484 97.9%
2021 92.07 24th 496 95.2%
2022 97.57 9th 500 98.2%
2023 97.04 9th 503 98.2%
2024 99.12 4th 497 99.2%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Review counts

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Open Quote This is the best school I have ever attended. The teachers are great and the education is amazing. The cafeteria food however, is questionable... Close Quote


by a student
Sunday, July 9, 2017

Open Quote Sometimes, this school was hard to bear. I just left eighth grade there. It was EXTREMELY difficult, and students need all the help they can get. Whether they want to ask for it, or not. They need it. But it's tons of fun to be there! The sports and clubs are great! The only Apple Mac Lab in the district is there! And 98 of the staff is amazing! The computer teacher, Mr. Stack, was one of my favorites. He also helps with the Meigs Media Team. (Which is so much and totally amazing!) I definitely recommend this school! Close Quote


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Saturday, June 20, 2009

Open Quote Meigs is the best middle school in Nashville. More student apply for admission than any other school in Nashville. The school is very diverse in makeup. Meigs is very challenging academically for even talented students. The music program is top notch with the best quality teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Meigs Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 230 260 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1989 216 236 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 454
1990 219 253 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1991 203 259 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1992 212 270 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1993 179 304 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1994 150 261 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1995 163 316 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 163 316 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 167 291 9 4 0 n/a n/a 5 476
1998 228 185 14 8 1 n/a n/a -1 435
1999 90 312 17 17 3 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 482 482
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 370 370
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 610 610
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 610 610
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 616 616
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 640 640
2006 448 123 45 14 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2007 462 148 43 18 1 n/a n/a 0 672
2008 483 161 40 10 1 n/a n/a 0 695
2009 476 161 37 21 1 n/a n/a 0 696
2010 478 192 39 26 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2011 458 189 50 27 0 0 0 0 724
2012 440 189 54 28 1 1 2 0 715
2013 423 179 62 25 3 1 2 0 695
2014 424 175 60 28 3 1 2 0 693
2015 419 177 61 33 3 1 5 0 699
2016 410 175 62 35 2 0 3 0 687
2017 402 179 63 42 2 0 8 0 696
2018 405 165 64 41 0 0 11 0 686
2019 377 175 67 48 2 0 14 0 683
2020 388 173 60 54 1 0 18 0 694
2021 387 169 58 52 1 1 21 0 689
2022 396 156 61 50 0 1 24 0 688
2023 437 119 60 48 0 1 30 0 695

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meigs Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 494 37.0 13.3 n/a
1989 454 37.0 12.2 n/a
1990 474 37.0 12.8 n/a
1991 464 33.0 14.0 n/a
1992 484 33.0 14.6 n/a
1993 489 33.0 14.8 n/a
1994 419 33.0 12.7 n/a
1995 492 24.0 20.5 n/a
1996 492 24.0 20.5 n/a
1997 476 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 435 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 439 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 482 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 370 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 610 n/a n/a n/a
2003 610 n/a n/a n/a
2004 616 n/a n/a n/a
2005 640 n/a n/a n/a
2006 631 33.0 19.1 n/a
2007 672 33.0 20.4 12.1
2008 695 33.0 21.1 14
2009 696 35.1 19.8 15.2
2010 735 34.0 21.6 13.7
2011 724 34.5 20.9 20.2
2012 715 36.0 19.8 24.3
2013 695 38.0 18.2 23.6
2014 693 35.0 19.8 26.1
2015 699 36.0 19.4 28
2016 687 35.0 19.6 25
2017 696 30.0 23.2 n/a
2018 686 25.0 27.4 n/a
2019 683 34.0 20.0 n/a
2020 694 35.0 19.8 18.2
2021 689 35.3 19.5 n/a
2022 688 36.2 18.9 n/a
2023 695 36.2 19.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meigs Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 494 37.0 13.3 n/a
1989 454 37.0 12.2 n/a
1990 474 37.0 12.8 n/a
1991 464 33.0 14.0 n/a
1992 484 33.0 14.6 n/a
1993 489 33.0 14.8 n/a
1994 419 33.0 12.7 n/a
1995 492 24.0 20.5 n/a
1996 492 24.0 20.5 n/a
1997 476 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 435 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 439 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 482 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 370 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 610 n/a n/a n/a
2003 610 n/a n/a n/a
2004 616 n/a n/a n/a
2005 640 n/a n/a n/a
2006 631 33.0 19.1 n/a
2007 672 33.0 20.4 12.1
2008 695 33.0 21.1 14
2009 696 35.1 19.8 15.2
2010 735 34.0 21.6 13.7
2011 724 34.5 20.9 20.2
2012 715 36.0 19.8 24.3
2013 695 38.0 18.2 23.6
2014 693 35.0 19.8 26.1
2015 699 36.0 19.4 28
2016 687 35.0 19.6 25
2017 696 30.0 23.2 n/a
2018 686 25.0 27.4 n/a
2019 683 34.0 20.0 n/a
2020 694 35.0 19.8 18.2
2021 689 35.3 19.5 n/a
2022 688 36.2 18.9 n/a
2023 695 36.2 19.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meigs Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $428 (3.6%) $10,873 (92.5%) $11,754
2020 $356 (3.4%) $9,637 (93.1%) $10,346
2021 $1,342 (11.1%) $10,647 (88.0%) $12,101
2022 $876 (6.8%) $11,509 (89.3%) $12,890
2023 $1,711 (10.9%) $13,452 (85.4%) $15,751

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meigs Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 9th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 8th of 594 Middle schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Meigs Middle)91.190.7
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)31.826
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs Middle)88.188.5
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)26.925.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Meigs Middle)8691.4
 5.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)26.622.1
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs Middle)84.490.9
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)24.727.6
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Meigs Middle)70.979.4
 8.5%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)25.330.2
 4.9%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Meigs Middle)79.693.8
 14.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)23.123.3
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs Middle)83.491.4
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)25.826
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Meigs Middle)79.192.5
 13.4%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)29.934.6
 4.7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Meigs Middle)82.373.7
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)25.721.3
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs Middle)68.572.4
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)21.118.5
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Integrated Math I (Meigs Middle)94.786.8
 7.9%
   8th Grade Integrated Math I (Davidson County)50.552.8
 2.3%
   8th Grade Integrated Math I (Tennessee)63.875.3
 11.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Meigs Middle)66.168.4
 2.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)27.924.8
 3.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Meigs Middle)85.490
 4.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Davidson County)29.926.4
 3.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meigs Middle)81.185.9
 4.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Davidson County)25.927.4
 1.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Meigs Middle)7280.2
 8.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Davidson County)27.729.9
 2.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students683695
 1.8%
African American175119
 32%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian6760
 10.4%
Hispanic4848
Pacific Islander01
White377437
 15.9%
Two or More Races1430
 114.3%


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Students at Meigs Middle are 63% White, 17% African American, 9% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 695 students attended Meigs Middle.

Yes! Meigs Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 580 Tennessee middle schools.


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