Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
- Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts serves 782 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts placed in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts's student population of 782 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 782 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,684 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | #28 out of 1684 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 10% |
| Black | 17% | 22% |
| White | 69% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.55 |
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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: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts is Smyrna West Alternative School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Smyrna Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is David Youree Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Smyrna David Youree Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 796 students
0.2 miles
250 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615)459-3492 0.2 PK-5 796 - Smyrna Smyrna Primary Grades: PK-5 | 646 students
0.2 miles
200 Walnut St
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615)459-3161 0.2 PK-5 646 - Smyrna Smyrna Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 892 students
0.3 miles
712 Hazelwood Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615)904-3845 0.3 6-8 892 - Smyrna Smyrna West Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 64 students
0.5 miles
12619 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615)904-3856 0.5 7-12 64 - Smyrna Smyrna High School Grades: 8-12 | 1,930 student
1.2 miles
100 Bulldog Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615)904-3865 1.2 8-12 1,930
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