Summary:
Middle schools in zip code 37221, a suburban area of Nashville served by Metro Nashville Public Schools, consist of a single school, Bellevue Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 with 438 students. Because it is the only middle school in the area, all insights focus on how Bellevue Middle compares to its district and state.
Bellevue Middle is a strong school within its district, beating the Metro Nashville average in nearly every tested subject. The school’s biggest academic strength is Social Studies, where 59.1% of students are proficient, compared to 42.1% for the district and 51.4% statewide. Sixth graders are especially strong, with 70.1% proficient in Social Studies and 60.5% in science, both well above state averages. The school also stands out in Integrated Math I, with an all-grades proficiency rate of 69%, dramatically higher than the district’s 28.2% and the state’s 30.2%. Overall, Bellevue has improved its state ranking from the 49th percentile in 2024–2025 to the 60th percentile in 2025–2026, earning a three-star rating. Chronic absenteeism is 18.4%, better than the district’s 23.3% and essentially tied with the state average of 18.3%.
The main concern is a clear drop in 8th-grade performance. While 6th and 7th graders often exceed state proficiency, 8th grade scores fall sharply, particularly in science (17% vs. the state’s 44.3%) and math (13.9% vs. the state’s 38.3%). This pattern suggests a transition challenge or a need for extra support in the final middle school year. The school spends $16,831 per student, though free/reduced lunch data and student-teacher ratios are unavailable. Overall, Bellevue Middle School is on an upward trajectory, with strong academics in early middle school and advanced math, but 8th grade remains the key area for improvement.
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