The top reported proficiency rate is 90% in English language arts. The lowest is 83% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Glendale Elementary
Glendale Elementary is a regular public school in Nashville serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It sits within the Davidson County school system, the district that covers the entire consolidated city-county of Nashville. The school is not a charter or magnet school, and its Title I status was not included in the data available.
The student body is small enough that the enrollment number stays in the background, and its composition leans heavily toward one background. A large majority of students are white, with a modest share of Hispanic students, a small share of Black students, a similar small share of students who identify as two or more races, and very small numbers of American Indian or Alaska Native and Asian students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are learning English was not reported, so a parent looking to understand the school’s economic and support profile would want to ask about those dimensions directly.
Academically, Glendale Elementary posts strong results on the state’s TNReady assessments. In math, most students scored at the proficient or above level, and the same was true in English language arts, where the share was even higher. In science, the picture was similarly strong, with most students reaching proficiency. There is also an older social studies result from several years ago that showed a comparable level of performance at that time. Taken together, the school’s proficiency index across tested subjects and grades is well above the midpoint among the districts in Davidson County, landing in the top quartile of that comparison set. These are the most recent results available, and participation on the tests was reported as full.
Because Glendale is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report, and the data did not include figures on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, or course access. The district brief turned up no recent changes with lasting parent impact for Metro Nashville Public Schools, which is a large, urban district.
The school is located in Nashville, a major state capital and consolidated city-county that serves as a center for the music industry, healthcare, publishing, banking, automotive, and technology. Numerous corporate headquarters and large employers operate in the city, including Hospital Corporation of America, Bridgestone Americas, and Asurion. Multiple universities are spread across the city, including Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, and Fisk University. The city has a defined downtown with state government buildings, a major arena, and cultural landmarks such as the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Nashville is among the fastest-growing cities in the United States, and its metro area population is large. The city’s built environment is spread out over a significant land area, which means car dependency is common across much of the metro area.
Housing in the school’s zip code is priced well above the typical home value for the state of Tennessee and above the national benchmark. Rents here follow a similar pattern, and the estimated monthly mortgage payment on a median-priced home exceeds the typical rent, meaning buying is more expensive than renting in this area. For families moving into the neighborhood, the housing market is a significant factor.
Glendale Elementary offers a solid academic floor for families who can access the neighborhood. The proficiency numbers are strong across the core subjects, placing it among the higher-performing schools in its county comparison. The school serves the early grades only, so a family would eventually need to plan for a middle and high school transition within the district. The student body is not highly diverse along racial or ethnic lines, and the lack of reported data on economic and special population indicators means a parent should verify those details directly with the school. In a fast-growing, expensive city school district, this is a school where the academic results stand out as a clear strength.
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