The top reported proficiency rate is 91% in Social studies. The lowest is 79% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Woodland Middle School
Woodland Middle School serves sixth through eighth grade students in Brentwood, a suburban city in Williamson County. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and part of Williamson County Schools, the district that covers the county.
Brentwood itself is a primarily residential city shaped by major corporate headquarters such as United Healthcare and Tractor Supply Company. It has a car-dependent built environment with rolling hills and extensive paved trails through its large park system. Civic life is spread out rather than focused on a traditional downtown; the library and schools sit within residential and park settings. The city has grown substantially since the construction of Interstate 65 made commuting to Nashville easier, and it continues to attract families and corporate offices. The current typical home value in the area is high, and the typical monthly rent is also high, meaning housing costs are a significant factor for families considering the area. No recent parent-relevant changes were found in the district's operations, such as boundary shifts or new program bonds.
Woodland Middle enrolls a large number of students for a middle school. In terms of student composition, the student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Asian student presence and much smaller shares of students who are Hispanic, Black, or identify as two or more races. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners were not available. A parent may want to follow up with the school directly about the support structures available for these populations.
The school's academic performance, as measured by the state's TNReady assessments in the most recent testing year, is strong across all tested subjects. In English language arts, the large majority of students scored at or above the proficient level. Mathematics saw a similar outcome, with a very high share of students meeting the proficiency benchmark. Science and social studies results were particularly high, with an overwhelming share of students scoring proficient or above. When compared across districts in Williamson County, the school's overall proficiency index placed it in the top quartile. No other schools in the county had a higher combined proficiency rate, meaning Woodland Middle stands out even in a county known for strong academic results. The school had full participation in testing in every subject.
The school does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate is reported. Data on chronic absenteeism was not available for this entity. Information on course access, staffing ratios, and discipline incidents was also not reported.
For a family already in or moving to Brentwood, this school presents a high-performing academic environment in a community that is affluent, suburban, and anchored by corporate employers and parks. The housing market is expensive, which shapes the pool of families who can afford to live in the attendance zone. The academic pathway here is rigorous in the traditional sense, with the majority of students meeting state standards. There is no data to speak to how the school serves students who need extra academic support or who come from different linguistic or economic backgrounds, so families with children who have learning differences or are English learners should ask about those programs specifically. The school is large, and the setting is typical of suburban Tennessee middle schools, with a broad curriculum but without the specialized program labels like magnet or charter offerings that some families seek.
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