Serving 236 students in grades 7-8, Neely's Bend 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 was 8% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)8%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)14%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
44%
15%
Black
41%
21%
White
13%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
86%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Neely's Bend Middle School?
236 students attend Neely's Bend Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Neely's Bend Middle School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neely's Bend Middle School?
Neely's Bend Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Neely's Bend Middle School offer ?
Neely's Bend Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Neely's Bend Middle School part of?
Neely's Bend Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
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