Serving 779 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, May Werthan Shayne Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: May Werthan Shayne Elementary School serves the southern part of Nashville, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School's student population of 779 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
779 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#586 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Asian
10%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is May Werthan Shayne Elementary School's ranking?
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is ranked #586 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend May Werthan Shayne Elementary School?
779 students attend May Werthan Shayne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of May Werthan Shayne Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does May Werthan Shayne Elementary School offer ?
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is May Werthan Shayne Elementary School part of?
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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