JOHN TROTWOOD MOORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
John Trotwood Moore Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 670 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, John Trotwood Moore Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
John Trotwood Moore Middle School (often referred to as JT Moore) is a public middle school located in the Green Hills area of Nashville, serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district, the school is known for its academic rigor and a strong emphasis on fostering a community-focused learning environment. It serves as a central educational hub for families in the surrounding neighborhoods, maintaining a reputation for high student achievement and dedicated faculty.
The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which help provide a well-rounded educational experience beyond the classroom. JT Moore is particularly noted for its commitment to academic growth, often utilizing a "middle prep" approach that helps students transition successfully from elementary school to high school. With its location on Granny White Pike, the school remains a prominent fixture in the Nashville community, consistently drawing families who prioritize a balance of strong academics and active student life.
For more information, contact John Trotwood Moore Middle at (615) 298-8095 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-8095
JOHN TROTWOOD MOORE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Nashville, TN with about 670 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Davidson County
- Total Students:
- 670
- Teachers:
- 33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 670 students
- White
- 61.6%
- Black or African American
- 27.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.