May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School serves 746 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Placements
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School's student population of 746 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 746 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,684 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #249 out of 1684 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 10% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 10% |
| Black | 26% | 22% |
| White | 53% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.55 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Davidson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to May Werthan Shayne Elementary School is The Academy At Hickory Hollow (3.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is William Henry Oliver Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Nashville William Henry Oliver Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 35%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 882 students10
0.0 miles
6211 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3011 0 5-8 882 - Brentwood Edmondson Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 806 students10
2.1 miles
851 Edmondson Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4360 2.1 K-5 806 - Antioch Henry C. Maxwell Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 21%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 648 students10
2.3 miles
5535 Blue Hole Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 333-7180 2.3 PK-4 648 - Nashville Mcmurray Middle School Math: 12% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 802 students10
2.5 miles
520 Mcmurray Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5126 2.5 5-8 802 - Antioch A. Z. Kelley Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 31%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 807 students10
2.6 miles
5834 Pettus Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 941-7535 2.6 PK-4 807
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