Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Explore Community 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 is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Explore Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Explore Community School's student population of 518 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Explore Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explore Community School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
53%
21%
White
36%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explore Community School's ranking?
Explore Community School is ranked #1398 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Explore Community School often compared to?
Explore Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lockeland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Explore Community School?
518 students attend Explore Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Explore Community School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explore Community School?
Explore Community School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Explore Community School offer ?
Explore Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Explore Community School part of?
Explore Community School is part of Davidson County School District.
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