Poplar Grove 5-8

poplargrovemiddle.fssd.org/

307 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Poplar Grove Middle School, located on Del Rio Pike in Franklin, Tennessee, is a prominent member of the Franklin Special School District (FSSD). Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school is designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school, fostering an environment that encourages both academic excellence and personal growth. The school is known for its commitment to a robust curriculum that challenges students while providing the support necessary for success during the formative middle school years.

Beyond its academic offerings, Poplar Grove emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by providing a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school culture is rooted in the values of the FSSD, focusing on community involvement, teacher-student collaboration, and preparing young learners to become responsible, productive citizens. By balancing rigorous classroom standards with character development, Poplar Grove Middle School strives to create a nurturing environment where students are equipped with the skills and confidence needed for their future academic endeavors.

307

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poplar Grove 5-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	123
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

White
147 (47.9%)
Hispanic
123 (40.1%)
Two or More
20 (6.5%)
Black
11 (3.6%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Franklin SSD
Phone:	(615)790-4721
Website:	http://poplargrovemiddle.fssd.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 68

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 78