Smyrna Primary
Tel:
(615)459-3161
- Smyrna Primary serves 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Smyrna Primary places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Smyrna Primary's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 576 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Smyrna Primary's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Smyrna Primary is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 36% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 10% |
| Black | 20% | 22% |
| White | 52% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rutherford County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Smyrna Primary is Smyrna West Alternative School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Smyrna Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts Grades: K-8 | 755 students
0.2 miles
221 Todd La
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615)459-4128 0.2 K-8 755 - Smyrna David Youree Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 786 students
0.3 miles
250 Todd La
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615)459-3492 0.3 PK-5 786 - Smyrna Smyrna Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1114 students
0.3 miles
712 Hazelwood Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615)904-3845 0.3 6-8 1114 - Smyrna Smyrna West Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 35 students
0.5 miles
12619 Old Nashville Hw
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615)904-3856 0.5 7-12 35 - Smyrna Smyrna High School Grades: 9-12 | 1871 students
1.3 miles
100 Bulldog Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615)904-3865 1.3 9-12 1871
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