Serving 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dan Mills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dan Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dan Mills Elementary School's student population of 607 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dan Mills Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dan Mills Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
10%
21%
White
66%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dan Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Dan Mills Elementary School is ranked #190 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dan Mills Elementary School often compared to?
Dan Mills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inglewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dan Mills Elementary School?
607 students attend Dan Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dan Mills Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dan Mills Elementary School?
Dan Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dan Mills Elementary School offer ?
Dan Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dan Mills Elementary School part of?
Dan Mills Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Dan Mills Elementary School located?
Dan Mills Elementary School is located in the East Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in East Nashville.
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