The top reported proficiency rate is 20% in English language arts. The lowest is 8% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary
Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary is a charter school serving kindergarten through fifth grade, located in the northeastern quadrant of Nashville on Dickerson Road. As part of the Rocketship network, it operates as a regular public school but with the autonomy that comes with charter status, and it sits within the larger Davidson County school system. The school serves a student body of moderate size for an elementary school, with enrollment that runs largest in kindergarten and drops off by fifth grade, a pattern that often reflects families moving or transitioning to other schools.
The student population is predominantly Black, with a substantial share of Hispanic students, a much smaller white presence, and negligible representation from other racial groups. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners was not available in the dataset. A parent looking into support services or specialized programming would want to ask the school directly about these areas.
On Tennessee’s state assessments, the school’s results are notably low. In math, a small share of students met the proficiency benchmark. In English language arts, the share was larger but still well below a majority. In science, the share was comparable to math—again a small proportion. The social studies assessment shown is from an older year with a different exam and cut scores, so it is not directly comparable to current results. The participation rates for the 2023–24 tests were very high, which means the results reflect nearly all enrolled students. These numbers point to a significant academic challenge for the school as a whole. A family considering this school would want to learn what academic interventions and supports are in place, and how the school measures progress beyond the state test.
The broader Nashville context is important. Nashville is a fast-growing, large urban center with a strong economy anchored in healthcare, music, publishing, and technology, along with its role as the state capital. It has multiple universities and a consolidated city-county government. The city’s built environment is spread out, and car dependency is high across most neighborhoods. Housing values in the immediate area are near the national median but below the state benchmark, and mortgage costs relative to area income mean affordability is a consideration for many families.
No information was available about programs offered at the school, such as arts, music, or after-school enrichment. Similarly, there is no data on discipline rates, staffing ratios, or attendance patterns. For a charter elementary school, these are meaningful gaps. The district-level brief turned up no recent changes affecting parents, so the reader can assume a stable district context in terms of policy or leadership shifts, but that may also reflect a lack of publicly reported information.
Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary serves a high-needs population, as suggested by the demographics and the low test scores, though without free-lunch data that cannot be confirmed directly. The school’s academic results place it at a challenging starting point. Families who are considering this school should investigate what the school does day to day to accelerate learning, how it supports students who are behind grade level, and what the school’s own goals and track record are for student growth over time. The school is part of a well-known national charter network, which may have its own approach to instruction and family engagement. In a large, diverse city like Nashville, this school represents one option among many, and the fit will depend heavily on a family’s priorities for academic support, school culture, and community.
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