Summary:
Zip code 37146, encompassing Pleasant View, Tennessee, is home to a single middle school: Sycamore Middle School, which serves 672 students in grades 5 through 8 as part of Cheatham County Schools. Sycamore is a three-star school ranked 214th out of 594 Tennessee middle schools, placing it in the 64th percentile statewide. This is notably stronger than its district's 46th percentile ranking, suggesting Sycamore is a bright spot within Cheatham County. The school has held steady in recent years, ranking between the 64th and 69th percentile for the past three school years.
Academically, Sycamore outperforms both district and state averages in mathematics (46.4% proficient vs. 43.0% statewide), science (47.1% vs. 46.9%), and social studies (52.8% vs. 51.4%). The 7th grade cohort is especially impressive, with math proficiency at 62.5%—23.3 points above the state average—and strong results across every subject. However, English Language Arts is a clear vulnerability: only 33.3% of students are proficient, well below the state's 40.6% and the district's 37.8%. Eighth grade ELA and social studies also lag state averages, which may be worth monitoring as students transition to high school.
On the positive side, chronic absenteeism at Sycamore is 15.0%, notably better than the statewide rate of 18.3%. Per-student spending is $10,673. Math proficiency rises sharply between 6th and 7th grade (from 43.3% to 62.5%) before dropping in 8th grade to 39.4%, a pattern school leaders may want to investigate. Overall, Sycamore Middle School is a solid option in Cheatham County, with particular strengths in math, science, and social studies, but literacy remains the key area for improvement.
Thank you for your feedback!