Enrollment
281
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470318001375
Two Rivers Middle — Nashville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Two Rivers Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Two Rivers Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Two Rivers Middle reports 281 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 281 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 72.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Davidson County spends $17,219 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.7% from local sources (property taxes), 26.4% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Two Rivers Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 20% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 14% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
72.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,219
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 281 Top 20% in Tennessee — larger than 80% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470318001375
Student demographics
African American 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
White 19.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 43.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 281:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 72.6%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 125
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Two Rivers Middle.
$17,219
Per student
+40%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 26.4%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Two Rivers Middle
How many students attend Two Rivers Middle?
Two Rivers Middle has 281 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nashville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Two Rivers Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Two Rivers Middle is 12.1:1, which is 22% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Two Rivers Middle?
The largest demographic group at Two Rivers Middle is African American at 43.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Nashville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Two Rivers Middle?
Two Rivers Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.