Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Julia Green Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Julia Green Elementary serves the southwest part of Nashville, TN, covering an area of approximately 7.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 1.6 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Julia Green 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
Julia Green Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 acres
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
A School of Thought & Thoughtfulness
School Rankings
Julia Green Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Julia Green Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
40%
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hornets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julia Green Elementary School's ranking?
Julia Green Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Julia Green Elementary School often compared to?
Julia Green Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Percy Priest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Julia Green Elementary School?
501 students attend Julia Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Julia Green Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Julia Green Elementary School offer ?
Julia Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Julia Green Elementary School part of?
Julia Green Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Julia Green Elementary School located?
Julia Green Elementary School is located in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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