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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 37204

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At a glance

School

409

Students

5-star school

Top rankedJohn Trotwood Moore Middle50^th of 583 Tennessee middle schools

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Biggest riser

John Trotwood Moore Middle up 30 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 37204 zip code area is home to a single standout middle school, John Trotwood Moore Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. This school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, outpacing both Davidson County and Tennessee state averages across various subjects.

John Trotwood Moore Middle School's proficiency rates on state assessments are particularly impressive, with around 95% of students demonstrating proficiency in Integrated Math I and II, compared to county and state averages in the 20-30% range. The school's overall state ranking has also improved significantly, rising from 106th in 2022-2023 to 50th in 2024-2025, earning it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2024-2025 school year.

With a student-teacher ratio of 18.6 and per-student spending of $20,594, the school appears to be well-resourced, which may be contributing to its strong academic outcomes. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% in 2023-2024 is an area that could use improvement. Overall, John Trotwood Moore Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution that is providing an excellent education to its students.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				TNReady Mathematics (2025)				TNReady English Language Arts (2025)				TNReady Integrated Math I (2025)	TNReady Integrated Math II (2025)		TNReady Science (2025)				TNReady Social Studies (2025)				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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	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 Integrated Math I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math II 8th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II All Grades	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
John Trotwood Moore Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	4425 Granny White PIKE	Nashville	37204	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 298-8095	409	22	18.6		252 (61.6%)	116 (28.4%)	21 (5.1%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	86.9	50^th of 583 public middle schools	91.4%		80.5	80^th of 587 public middle schools	86.4%	30	60.0	53.4	51.0	55.7	58.1	51.5	41.5	51.0	95.0	93.3	93.5	64.3	68.4	61.5	64.7	57.9	90.8	59.0	68.1	$15,825	$904	$14,298

Cities Near Zip Code 37204

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Nashville	0.94 mi	131	261^st
Brentwood	4.56 mi	15	4^th
Antioch	5.77 mi	23	311^th
Franklin	9.06 mi	25	14^th
Hermitage	10.17 mi	5	323^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.