The top reported proficiency rate is 67% in Social studies. The lowest is 37% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Pisgah Elementary
Pisgah Elementary is a regular public school in Clarksville, Tennessee, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It sits within the Montgomery County district. Clarksville is a mid-size, fast-growing city whose economy is shaped by Fort Campbell, Austin Peay State University, and a sizable industrial and manufacturing base. The school is located in the 37042 zip code, an area that has seen considerable residential development as the city has expanded.
The student body is diverse in its composition. White students make up the largest share, followed by a substantial number of Black students and a notable Hispanic population. Students who identify as two or more races, along with smaller groups of Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students, round out the enrollment. The overall enrollment is large for an elementary school serving these grades.
On state assessments, Pisgah Elementary’s results show mixed performance. In math, a little over a third of students scored at the proficient or above level. In English language arts, the share was similar. Science performance was somewhat stronger, with just under half of students reaching proficiency. Because this school serves only through fifth grade, social studies testing data available is from an earlier year with a different assessment and cut scores, making it not directly comparable to current results. A parent may want to ask the school for more detail on how instruction and support are structured in the core subjects. Nearly all students participated in testing, which gives confidence that the results reflect the full student population.
The school has a strong participation rate on assessments, suggesting good alignment between student attendance and testing schedules. Data on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available; this information could be helpful for families looking to understand the range of student needs and supports the school provides.
Clarksville has been one of the faster-growing cities in Tennessee, with its population rising and new distribution and manufacturing facilities opening in recent years. This growth context matters for a school like Pisgah Elementary, as the surrounding area may see continued housing development and demographic change. The Montgomery County district did not have any recent major changes publicly reported that would directly affect parents, so the school’s operating context appears stable in the near term.
The housing market in the school’s zip code shows home values that are moderately below the state median, and rents that are below the national median. For families considering this school, the area offers a range of housing options within a city that is still building out its residential neighborhoods. Walkability is limited outside the downtown and university areas, so most families will rely on driving to the school.
Overall, Pisgah Elementary serves a large, diverse student population in a growing part of Clarksville. Its academic results in math and English language arts are below half of students reaching proficiency, while science shows a slightly stronger outcome. Families looking into this school will likely want to explore how the school supports students who are not yet meeting proficiency benchmarks, what enrichment opportunities exist, and how the school’s programming fits their child’s needs. The surrounding community offers a relatively affordable housing market within a city that has a significant military and industrial employment base.
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