Serving 654 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 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts's student population of 654 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts ranks within the top 1% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 1761 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
14%
21%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts's ranking?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts is ranked #4 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts?
654 students attend Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts offer ?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts part of?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts is part of Rutherford County School District.
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