Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruby Major Elementary School 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 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruby Major Elementary serves the eastern part of Hermitage, TN, covering an area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruby Major Elementary School's student population of 615 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'The Energy Rocket'
School Rankings
Ruby Major 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 Ruby Major Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#835 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Ruby Major Elementary School's ranking?
Ruby Major Elementary School is ranked #835 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ruby Major Elementary School often compared to?
Ruby Major Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ruby Major Elementary School?
615 students attend Ruby Major Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ruby Major Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ruby Major Elementary School offer ?
Ruby Major Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruby Major Elementary School part of?
Ruby Major Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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