John Trotwood Moore Middle

4425 Granny White PIKE
Nashville, TN 37204

schools.mnps.org/jt-moore-middle-prep

528 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

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.

528

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Trotwood Moore Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	24
Black	151
Asian	8
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
325 (61.6 %)
Black
151 (28.6 %)
Hispanic
24 (4.5 %)
Two or More
19 (3.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)298-8095
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/jt-moore-middle-prep
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 128

Grade 6 136

Grade 7 130

Grade 8 134

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Trotwood Moore Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	128
Grade 6	136
Grade 7	130
Grade 8	134

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Trotwood Moore Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	260	49.2%
Male	268	50.8%

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