Serving 761 students in grades 5-8, Thurgood Marshall Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Middle School's student population of 761 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1543 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
35%
15%
Black
36%
21%
White
16%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall Middle School's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School is ranked #1543 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall Middle School often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
761 students attend Thurgood Marshall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Thurgood Marshall Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Middle School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Middle School part of?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
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