CROFT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Croft Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 675 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Croft Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Croft Design Center Middle Prep, located in the Elysian Fields area of Nashville, is a specialized magnet school within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school is distinct for its focus on a design-centered curriculum, which integrates design thinking, problem-solving, and creative innovation across its core academic subjects. By utilizing a "Design Center" model, Croft encourages students to move beyond traditional rote learning, instead emphasizing hands-on projects, collaboration, and the development of analytical skills that prepare students for rigorous high school pathways and future careers.

In addition to its unique instructional approach, Croft serves a diverse student body and offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and clubs, to foster a well-rounded middle school experience. As a magnet program, it draws students who are interested in a curriculum that balances academic excellence with creative application. The school’s mission focuses on cultivating a supportive environment where students are challenged to think critically about the world around them and to develop the empathy and technical skill sets necessary to tackle real-world problems.

For more information, contact Croft Middle at (615) 332-0217 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.