D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Margaret Allen Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 500 Spence LN, Nashville, TN 37210
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 9% · Math 3% proficient · 10th percentile in Tennessee
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
294
Students
enrolled
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%10/100reading 13th percentile, math 6th percentile among Tennessee middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency9% (−20 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−22 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White15%5%reading -17 pts, math -29 pts6th percentile (list)
Black8%3%reading -5 pts, math -7 pts23rd percentile (list)
Hispanic8%3%reading -9 pts, math -15 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income8%3%reading -6 pts, math -10 pts15th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 Spence LN
City Nashville
ZIP Code 37210
District 4703180
NCES School ID 470318001338
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37210

Understanding the community around Margaret Allen Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,736
Per Capita Income $31,338
Poverty Rate 28.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%
High School or Higher 84.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $295,200
Median Rent $1,115
Owner-Occupied 27.3%
Renter-Occupied 72.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Margaret Allen Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 56.1%
Black 31.3%
White 7.8%
Two or More Races 3.1%
Asian 1.4%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 294
Teachers (FTE) 23.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Margaret Allen Middle?
Margaret Allen Middle has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Margaret Allen Middle?
Margaret Allen Middle has 294 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Margaret Allen Middle serve?
Margaret Allen Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Margaret Allen Middle receive per student?
Margaret Allen Middle receives $17,219 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Margaret Allen Middle in 37210 ▼
Avg Home Value
$371,960
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,923
1-Year Change
+1.0%
% Renters
72.7%

Other Schools in 37210

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026