Buena Vista Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students (19-20)
201 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
17 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
35%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
12%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)93%
22%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)2%
61%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary School?
201 students attend Buena Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Buena Vista Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Buena Vista Elementary School offer ?
Buena Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Buena Vista Elementary School part of?
Buena Vista Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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