Serving 100 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tenn School For Blind 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tenn School For Blind's student population of 100 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
100 acres
Average Class Size
4 students
School Rankings
Tenn School For Blind ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tenn School For Blind is 0.65, 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
#1372 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
45%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tenn School For Blind's ranking?
Tenn School For Blind is ranked #1372 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tenn School For Blind?
The graduation rate of Tenn School For Blind is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Tenn School For Blind?
100 students attend Tenn School For Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Tenn School For Blind students are White, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Tenn School For Blind offer ?
Tenn School For Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tenn School For Blind part of?
Tenn School For Blind is part of Tennessee School For Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is Tenn School For Blind located?
Tenn School For Blind is located in the Hermitage neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Hermitage.
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