The top reported proficiency rate is 94% in Science. The lowest is 88% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Meigs Middle
Meigs Middle is a regular public school serving grades five through eight in the Nashville area. It sits within the Davidson County district and, with an enrollment that is moderate for a middle school, draws from the surrounding neighborhood in the eastern part of the city. The school is not a charter or magnet, and it operates as a zoned attendance school.
Academically, Meigs Middle stands out clearly. On the state’s TNReady assessments, proficiency rates in English language arts, science, and social studies all landed well above the typical range for a Tennessee middle school. The ELA and science figures were both near the nine-out-of-ten mark, and social studies was not far behind. These results placed the school in the top quartile for overall proficiency when measured against all districts in Davidson County, a strong showing. The math proficiency rate was suppressed, so a direct comparison in that subject is not available; a family may want to inquire with the school about that detail. Participation rates on the tests were complete, meaning nearly every enrolled student took the exams.
The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable share of black students and smaller but still present groups of Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Free or reduced-price lunch data and special education and English learner counts were not reported in the available record, so the picture of economic and support needs is incomplete. The school serves about the same number of students in each of its four grade levels, suggesting a stable feeder pattern.
Nashville itself is a major urban center and state capital, with a broad economy anchored in health care, music, publishing, automotive, and technology. It has experienced rapid population growth and a sprawling development pattern. Housing values in the area around the school are high relative to national benchmarks, and renting is also expensive, consistent with the broader Nashville market. The school sits inside the loop of an older neighborhood that has seen reinvestment. Families considering this school should be aware that the cost of living in the vicinity is substantial.
No data on discipline, chronic absenteeism, course access, or staffing was available for Meigs Middle, so a parent would need to seek those details directly from the school or district. The district itself did not report any major recent changes that would affect families in a lasting way. What is clear from the evidence is that Meigs Middle delivers consistently strong academic outcomes in most tested subjects, which makes it a viable choice for families who can manage the housing costs of this part of Nashville and who want a school where high proficiency rates are the norm. The missing pieces on student support programs and classroom-level conditions are worth exploring further, but the core academic picture is one of strength.
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