The top reported proficiency rate is 24% in Social studies. The lowest is 8% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Jones Elementary
Jones Elementary is a regular public school in Nashville serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Davidson County school district, also known as Metro Nashville Public Schools. The school’s student body is predominantly Black, with much smaller shares of students who are Hispanic, identify as two or more races, or are white. The school is relatively small for an elementary serving this grade span.
On the state’s TNReady assessments in math, English language arts, and science, the share of students scoring at or above the proficient level was low. The school’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects placed it above the midpoint among districts in Davidson County when compared as a set, though the range across the county’s districts was wide, with the highest-performing cohort at a much higher level. The social studies assessment data available is from several years prior and on a different test, so it does not provide a current comparison. A parent may want to follow up with the school to understand current academic support strategies and how they align with these results. Participation rates on the most recent tests were strong, above a level typical of a full administration.
Nashville is a large, fast-growing state capital and the anchor of a major metropolitan area. It is a center for health care, music, publishing, banking, and technology, with major employers including Hospital Corporation of America, Bridgestone Americas, and Vanderbilt University. The city’s consolidated city-county government covers a large geographic footprint that is car-dependent across much of its area, with a dense downtown core and multiple university campuses spread throughout. The downtown area holds civic institutions such as the Tennessee State Capitol and the Ryman Auditorium, while the broader metro area features cultural landmarks like the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Nashville’s population growth has been rapid, and it continues to be a destination for new residents and development.
Housing values in the zip code area around Jones Elementary are above the national median home price, and the typical rent is also higher than the national figure. The estimated monthly cost to buy a median-priced home in this area, with a prevailing mortgage rate, is above the typical rent, suggesting that renting may be the more financially accessible option for many households. The national backdrop includes a moderately priced housing market and a stable unemployment rate.
No information was available in the provided data about the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, the number of students with an individualized education program, or the English learner population. These are important context pieces that were not reported in the source data for this school. The same is true for disciplinary rates and chronic absenteeism, which were not present in the data. There is no data on a graduation rate because Jones Elementary does not serve high school grades.
The district brief did not turn up any recent changes within Metro Nashville Public Schools that would have a lasting parent impact, such as boundary adjustments, program closures, or major budget shifts. The absence of that information does not mean nothing has happened, but the search did not surface it.
Jones Elementary sits within a large urban district in a city experiencing sustained growth. Its test results are low compared to state benchmarks, and the student population is heavily concentrated by race. Families considering this school would likely want to learn directly from the school about its instructional approach, the specific academic interventions in place, and what the day-to-day peer and learning environment looks like for their child. The surrounding housing market is expensive relative to national averages, which is a factor for families weighing where to live within Nashville.
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