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Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts vs. David Youree Elementary School

Should you attend Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts or David Youree Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
221 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
David Youree Elementary School
250 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

David Youree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 662 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David Youree Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
662 students
725 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at David Youree Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at David Youree Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at David Youree Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rutherford County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at David Youree Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rutherford County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 1%)
#1377 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of David Youree Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 1% in TN)
18%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at David Youree Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 1% in TN)
20%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at David Youree Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 1% in TN)
20%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at David Youree Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts by grade.
This chart displays the students of David Youree Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
24
Kindergarten Students
44
116
Grade 1 Students
59
125
Grade 2 Students
66
120
Grade 3 Students
77
115
Grade 4 Students
81
113
Grade 5 Students
97
112
Grade 6 Students
83
-
Grade 7 Students
79
-
Grade 8 Students
76
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at David Youree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at David Youree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at David Youree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at David Youree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at David Youree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of David Youree Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at David Youree Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at David Youree Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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