The top reported proficiency rate is 23% in Science. The lowest is 14% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Hull-jackson Elementary
Hull-Jackson Elementary is a regular public school in Nashville serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It sits within the Davidson County school district, the consolidated Metro Nashville Public Schools system that covers the entire urban county. The school itself is located in a residential neighborhood north of downtown, in one of Nashville’s older established areas.
Enrollment is a modest size for its grade band, and the student body is predominantly Black, with a small share of Hispanic students and an even smaller white enrollment. The school also serves a small number of multiracial and American Indian or Alaska Native students. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals was not available in the reporting, and the same is true for the proportion of students with disabilities or those learning English. A family looking to understand the level of economic or special-education support may need to ask the school directly.
On the state’s TNReady assessments for the 2024-25 school year, Hull-Jackson’s results show a challenge. In math, roughly one in five students scored at or above the proficient level, and the same approximate share met the bar in English language arts. Fourth- and fifth-grade science scores followed a similar pattern. The school saw near-perfect participation on these tests, which means the results reflect nearly the entire tested population, not a narrow slice. The social studies proficiency rate from an earlier year was lower, but that assessment has since changed, so a direct comparison is not useful.
While the absolute proficiency rates are soft, the school’s overall performance relative to other schools in Davidson County tells a different story. When compared across districts within the county, Hull-Jackson’s average proficiency across tested subjects places it above the midpoint of the districts that had comparable data. That is not a claim of high achievement, but it does position the school competitively within its own county context, where many schools face similar demographic and economic headwinds. A parent exploring elementary options in Nashville should weigh this fact carefully: the school’s own numbers are low, yet it is performing better than several other district schools in the same city.
Because Hull-Jackson serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was missing from the available sources. There were also no published details on the school’s course offerings, staffing ratios, or discipline patterns. For program information, such as whether the school offers art, music, or specialized academic support, the best step is to contact the school or check its website directly.
The community surrounding Hull-Jackson is part of Nashville, a major state capital and one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. The city is a hub for healthcare, music, publishing, and technology, with large employers like Hospital Corporation of America, Bridgestone Americas, and Vanderbilt University anchoring the regional economy. The housing market in the school’s zip code has seen prices that are above the national median, and rents reflect that high demand. For families considering this school, the cost of living in the immediate area is a real factor; the neighborhood is walkable in parts but the larger city is car-dependent, with limited public transit options outside downtown corridors. The wider Metro Nashville school district has not recently reported major district-level policy changes that would affect parents at this school, but families moving into the area should keep an eye on the district’s website for any updates on boundaries, transportation, or school-level programming.
Overall, Hull-Jackson Elementary is best understood as a neighborhood school in a large, dynamic urban district. Its test results are low in absolute terms, yet the school holds a relatively stronger position compared to other Nashville district schools. A parent who values a smaller elementary setting with a high level of family engagement may want to explore the school’s programs and student support services in person to see how it fits their child. The absence of data on poverty rates and special populations leaves important questions unanswered, so a direct visit to the school would be valuable for any family making this decision.
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