The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students (09-10)
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤10%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)7%
6%
Black
(09-10)88%
24%
White
(09-10)4%
68%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TN state average).
How many students attend Nashville Global Academy?
199 students attend Nashville Global Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Nashville Global Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Nashville Global Academy offer ?
Nashville Global Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Nashville Global Academy part of?
Nashville Global Academy is part of Davidson County School District.
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