For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,413 students in 37210, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 37210, TN are Stem Prep Academy, Lead Cameron and Margaret Allen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37210 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37210, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37210, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stem Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1162 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 752-0002
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 752-0002
Grades: 5-8
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Lead Cameron
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1034 1st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Grades: 5-8
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Margaret Allen Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Spence Ln
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Grades: 6-8
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Johnson Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 2nd Ave South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 749-3067
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 749-3067
Grades: 5-12
| 117 students
37210, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1034 1st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Grades: 7-8
| 119 students
500 Spence La
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Grades: 5-8
| 299 students
Johnson Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1200 2nd So Av
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Grades: 5-8
| 9 students
1200 2nd Ave So
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Grades: 8-12
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 37210, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37210, TN include Stem Prep Academy, Lead Cameron and Margaret Allen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37210?
4 public middle schools are located in 37210.
What is the racial composition of students in 37210?
37210 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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