The top reported proficiency rate is 87% in Math. The lowest is 79% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Julia Green Elementary
Julia Green Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school within the Metro Nashville Public Schools system, in the Davidson County portion of Nashville. It is a large elementary school by enrollment for its grade band, and its student body is predominantly white, with small shares of Asian, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not available, nor were figures on students with disabilities or English learners, so a reader should ask the school directly about those populations.
On the Tennessee state assessments administered in the most recent testing year, Julia Green posted proficiency rates that placed it in the top quartile among districts in Davidson County in overall performance across tested subjects. In math, a very high share of students met or exceeded the state’s proficient standard, and in English language arts the share was similarly high. Science results were also strong. Social studies data is from an earlier year and may not reflect current performance, but at that time the share of students scoring proficient was high as well. Participation rates were full, meaning nearly every student was tested. For a family looking at elementary schools, these results indicate that a large majority of students are meeting grade-level expectations, and the school sits among the highest-performing elementary options in the county context.
The school is located in Nashville, a major state capital and the economic and cultural anchor of Middle Tennessee. Nashville is a fast-growing metropolitan area with a diversified economy anchored by healthcare, music and entertainment, publishing, banking, automotive, and technology. Major employers include Hospital Corporation of America, Bridgestone Americas, and Vanderbilt University. The city’s built environment is spread out, and most commuting is by car, though there are bus and regional rail options. The surrounding neighborhood for Julia Green is a well-established residential area in the southern part of Nashville, with housing costs well above the national median. The typical home value in the school’s ZIP code is high, and rents are also above average, which reflects the desirability of the area. A family considering this school should be prepared for a housing market that is significantly more expensive than most of the country.
Because Julia Green is an elementary school, it does not have a graduation rate or secondary-level metrics such as Advanced Placement or career and technical education pathways. The school’s academic program is limited to the elementary grades, and there is no publicly reported information on course access, staffing ratios, chronic absenteeism, or discipline rates. This does not imply any problem, but a parent who wants details about class sizes, teacher qualifications, or school climate would need to seek that information from the school or district.
The district itself, Metro Nashville Public Schools, did not have any major parent-relevant changes publicly reported in recent years that would affect this school specifically. The school is not a charter or magnet, and it does not have a Title I designation in the data, which may mean it serves a relatively low-poverty population. For a family looking for a high-performing elementary in an urban setting with a strong record of academic achievement, Julia Green fits that description. The missing data on economic diversity and special populations means it is harder to know how the school serves students from different backgrounds, but the assessment results across all students are clearly a strength.
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