The top reported proficiency rate is 27% in Math. The lowest is 11% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Glengarry Elementary
Glengarry Elementary serves pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Nashville, within the Davidson County school district. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. The school is located in the southeastern part of the city, in the 37217 zip code.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial share of white students and a smaller share of Black students. Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial students each make up a very small portion of the enrollment. The school is on the smaller side for an elementary school serving these grades. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, nor was information on the number of students with disabilities or English learners. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these support populations.
State testing results are available for math, English language arts, and science. In each subject, the share of students scoring at the proficient level or above was below the state average. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, sits above the midpoint among the handful of districts in Davidson County for which this measure could be calculated. That comparison set is small, so the position should be read with that in mind. Social studies data is from an older year and reflects a different assessment and cut scores, so it is not directly comparable to current results.
Because Glengarry serves only through fourth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. Chronic absenteeism data was also not available. A parent may want to ask the school about attendance patterns and how the school supports consistent student presence.
The school is part of the Davidson County district, which is Metro Nashville Public Schools. The district brief turned up no recent parent-relevant changes, such as boundary adjustments, program launches, or leadership transitions, that would affect a family’s decision. That does not mean nothing is happening, only that publicly reported information on district-level shifts was not found in the search.
Nashville itself is a large, fast-growing city and the state capital. It is a major center for healthcare, music, publishing, and technology, with a consolidated city-county government. The city has a large geographic footprint and a pattern of development that makes car travel the norm for most residents. Downtown holds the state capitol, courts, and entertainment venues, while universities are spread across the city. Major employers include Hospital Corporation of America, Bridgestone Americas, and Vanderbilt University. The city has been among the fastest-growing in the country, and the metro area is large. Housing values in the school’s zip code are near the state median, and rents are moderate relative to incomes, though both have seen a slight decline recently.
Glengarry Elementary’s state test results show that in math, English language arts, and science, the share of students scoring proficient or above was below the state average. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages these subjects, places it above the midpoint among the small number of Davidson County districts that could be compared. That is a relative position within a limited set, not a statement about absolute performance. A parent may want to discuss with the school how it supports students who are not yet meeting proficiency benchmarks and what interventions are in place.
Because the school ends at fourth grade, there is no graduation rate to consider. The school’s grade span means students will move to a different school for fifth grade, so families should plan for that transition. The district brief did not surface any recent changes at the district level that would affect a family’s experience, such as boundary adjustments or new program launches.
The school’s setting is within a large, fast-growing city with a strong economy anchored by healthcare, music, and state government. Housing values in the zip code are near the state median, and rents are moderate relative to incomes, though both have seen a slight decline recently. The area is car-dependent, with a spread-out built environment typical of a large Southern city. For a family considering this school, the key factors are the early-elementary grade span, the below-average state test results, and the predominantly Hispanic student body. The school’s small size and its position within a large urban district may appeal to families who want a neighborhood school with a relatively contained enrollment.
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