Nelson Ct E #E
Madison, TN 37115

I am a Goodlettsville Middle School Student from the years 2021-2023 i would recommend this as a decent school. It has a lot of racism from the students, and a lot of violence from some of the students there. The bathrooms usually are used for vaping or skipping, even fighting and vandalism. The teachers usually grade stuff late, and everyone doesn’t get a chance to get the related arts classes they want and get stuck with teachers they do not like.

I’m a former 5th grader and I want other families to know what happened here. Over the last two school years, at least 14 students were yelled at and punished for speaking Spanish during non-instructional time. There were 6 kids the year before 5th grade, and 8 kids this past year, including me.It happened with the music teacher, PE teacher, homeroom teacher, and the lunch monitor. We were told “speak English” at lunch, at recess, in the hallways, and even when just talking to friends. Some kids got in trouble and felt scared to talk at school.Schools are supposed to be safe for every kid. Federal law says schools can’t discriminate based on national origin or the language you speak with your friends during free time. This created a hostile environment for us.I’m glad to be going to middle school now, but no student should be punished for speaking to their friends. Families deserve to know this happens here. I hope Old Center changes so future kids don’t go through this.

I truly wished this school could live up to its potential, especially given its proximity to my home. Unfortunately, it falls far short. For those zoned to this institution, I extend my sincerest sympathies. The school suffers from a pervasive lack of discipline and oversight, with safety seemingly an afterthought. Disturbingly, incidents of violence against both teachers and students occur with alarming regularity, underscoring a deep systemic failure.The administration appears paralyzed by fear of reprisal from the MNPS central office, prioritizing favorable statistics over the well-being of the school community by failing to expel students for violent behavior. Meanwhile, the central office seems more concerned with avoiding litigation from parents, leaving a void of accountability. Students, consequently, often act with impunity, unchecked by any semblance of authority. The result is a chaotic and dysfunctional environment where order and discipline are conspicuously absent.At Hunter's Lane, one encounters a broken system—a confluence of insubordination, rampant violence, drug use, and general lawlessness. The staff, understandably overwhelmed, are left to contend with these challenges in an atmosphere of profound apathy.Having spent a year navigating this deeply flawed environment, I cannot recommend this school to any parent seeking a safe and supportive educational setting for their child. If possible, consider alternative options such as MLK or a private institution. My experience included grappling with issues ranging from physical assaults to classroom chaos where learning is near impossible, all within a system that appears incapable of meaningful reform. My advice: avoid this school if at all possible.