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Cheatham Middle School

700 Scoutview DR, Ashland City, TN 37015 · (615) 792-2334 · Cheatham County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL502 STUDENTS
Enrollment
502
Middle
DISTRICT 535 · STATE 554
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5
124
Grade 6
120
Grade 7
123
Grade 8
135
Student demographics
White
38677%
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
6613%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 16%
Black
184%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 21%
Two+
286%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
25451%
Female
24849%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
32.7%
TN avg 40.9% . +2.0pp since 2022
Math
31.7%
TN avg 39.3% . -1.1pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
502
-127 (-20%) vs 2017
% White
77%
was 85%
% Hispanic
13%
was 6%
% Black
4%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Cheatham Middle School

As a reasonably sized intermediate school in Ashland City, Tennessee, Cheatham Middle School teaches 502 students from grades 5 through 8, one of the schools within Cheatham County.

Cheatham County runs 14 schools in total, collectively educating 5,451 students. Cheatham Middle School is one of those campuses.

On demographics, Cheatham Middle School logs that 77% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 13% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 4% Black. That is meaningfully less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 90%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Cheatham County put median household income runs about $89,852, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Cheatham County's 14 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,451 students), Cheatham Middle School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Cheatham Co Central, around 1.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 6 other public schools cluster around Cheatham Middle School.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 20%: 629 students in 2018 compared to 502 in 2025. The White share of enrollment contracted from 85% to 77% over that span.

On the community side, the feed for Cheatham Middle School typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Cheatham County at a glance

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Population
41,829
Census ACS
Median income
$89,852
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
5,451 students

Quick facts

School name
Cheatham Middle School
District
Cheatham County
Address
700 Scoutview DR, Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone
(615) 792-2334
County
Cheatham County
Level
Middle
Grade range
05–08
Total enrollment
502
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
470057000888
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Cheatham County
Other schools in Ashland City
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Cheatham Middle School
How many students attend Cheatham Middle School?
Cheatham Middle School enrolls approximately 502 students in grades 05-08.
What grades does Cheatham Middle School serve?
Cheatham Middle School serves grades 05-08.
What is the student diversity at Cheatham Middle School?
Student demographics at Cheatham Middle School are roughly 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Black, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Cheatham Middle School?
Cheatham Middle School is overseen by Cheatham County in Cheatham County.
Where is Cheatham Middle School located?
Cheatham Middle School is located at 700 Scoutview DR, Ashland City, TN 37015.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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