Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
Tel:
(615)459-4128
- Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts serves 755 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
School Overview
- Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts's student population of 755 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 755 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts is 0.50, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 36% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 10% |
| Black | 18% | 22% |
| White | 68% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 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: 2016-2017 (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 | 786 students
0.2 miles
250 Todd La
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615)459-3492 0.2 PK-5 786 - Smyrna Smyrna Primary Grades: PK-5 | 576 students
0.2 miles
200 Walnut St
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615)459-3161 0.2 PK-5 576 - 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
1.2 miles
100 Bulldog Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615)904-3865 1.2 9-12 1871
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