The top reported proficiency rate is 19% in Science. The lowest is 14% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Bellshire Elementary
Bellshire Elementary is a regular public school in Nashville, part of the Davidson County district, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is a neighborhood school in a large, fast-growing urban center. Nashville is a major state capital and a hub for healthcare, music, publishing, and technology, with a consolidated city-county government and a metro area that has seen rapid population growth. The school sits within this sprawling, car-dependent city, which has a mix of downtown civic and entertainment districts and widely distributed residential neighborhoods.
The student body is diverse in composition. The largest group of students is Black, followed by a substantial Hispanic population, with smaller shares of white students and students of two or more races. The school serves a pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade population, and the enrollment is moderate for an elementary school in a large urban district. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, nor were counts of students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about these support structures.
On state assessments, Bellshire Elementary’s results are low. In math, a modest share of students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, the share was similarly modest. In science, the share was slightly higher but still low. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, places it above the midpoint among the handful of districts in Davidson County for which data was available. That comparison set is small, so the position should be read in that context. Participation rates on the tests were high, meaning the results reflect nearly all enrolled students.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism was not available. Information on course access, staffing, and discipline was also absent from the data provided. A parent looking for a fuller picture of the school’s environment and support systems may want to follow up with the school directly.
Housing in the area around the school reflects a market that is roughly in line with national benchmarks for home values, with rents also near the national norm. The local housing market has seen a modest year-over-year decline in home values, while rents have held steady. The estimated monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home in the area is higher than the typical rent, which may shape family decisions about buying versus renting.
Bellshire Elementary is a neighborhood school in a large, growing city, serving a diverse student body. Its state test results are low, and a parent considering the school will want to understand what academic supports and programs are in place. The school’s position relative to other Davidson County districts is above the midpoint, but the comparison set is small and the overall proficiency rates are modest. Families looking for a fuller picture of the school’s offerings, staffing, and climate should reach out to the school directly, as several categories of data were not available in this profile.
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