The top reported proficiency rate is 59% in Science. The lowest is 51% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Jones Brummett Elementary School
Jones Brummett Elementary School is a regular public school in Lebanon, Tennessee, serving prekindergarten through fifth grade. It sits within the Lebanon Special School District, which operates elementary and middle schools for the city, while Wilson County Schools handles grades nine through twelve for the same attendance zone. This split-district structure is a defining feature of the local education landscape, meaning families planning for the long haul will need to navigate two separate systems, one for elementary and middle school and another for high school.
The school’s academic performance, as measured by Tennessee’s state assessments, places it above the midpoint among districts in Wilson County for overall proficiency. In math, more than half of tested students met the proficient or above threshold, and science results landed in a similar range. English language arts proficiency was lower, with roughly half of students scoring proficient or above. That gap between ELA and the other subjects is something a parent may want to look into further with the school. The testing participation rate was very high. Because the school ends at fifth grade, there is no high school graduation rate or chronic absenteeism data to consider here.
Enrollment at Jones Brummett is substantial for an elementary school given its grade band. The student body is majority white, with a sizable Hispanic population and smaller shares of Black students, multiracial students, Asian students, and other groups. Economic data, including eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, was not available in the provided information. Similarly, data on special education and English learner status was not reported, so a reader cannot assess those dimensions from this file.
Lebanon itself is a fast-growing city east of Nashville, part of the broader metro area’s suburban expansion. The historic town square functions as a walkable civic and commercial hub, and the city has attracted major corporate employers and manufacturers, including the headquarters of Cracker Barrel and a recent wave of industrial investments. The population has grown rapidly over the past several years, and new housing has followed. Typical home values in the area are above the state average, and rents have also risen. Commuters can reach Nashville via interstate highways and a weekday commuter rail line. The city’s growth has brought new schools and medical infrastructure, but the split between Lebanon Special School District and Wilson County Schools means that families here experience a built-in transition point after eighth grade.
For a parent or resident evaluating Jones Brummett, the picture is one of a solid academic performer in a growing suburban setting with a notable structural quirk. The school’s proficiency rates are competitive within the county, with science and math as relative strengths. The absence of reported data on student economic background and special populations limits a full understanding of the student support environment, so a family may want to ask the school directly about programs for students who need extra help. The surrounding community offers a mix of suburban convenience and historic character, with a clear growth trajectory that affects both housing affordability and school district capacity.
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