Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nashville Classical ranks in the top 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 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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-8
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nashville Classical's student population of 536 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nashville Classical ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nashville Classical is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#783 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
61%
21%
White
26%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashville Classical's ranking?
Nashville Classical is ranked #783 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Nashville Classical often compared to?
Nashville Classicalis often viewed alongside schools like Purpose Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Nashville Classical?
536 students attend Nashville Classical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Nashville Classical students are Black, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nashville Classical?
Nashville Classical has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nashville Classical offer ?
Nashville Classical offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nashville Classical part of?
Nashville Classical is part of Davidson County School District.
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