The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in Math. The lowest is 25% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Smith Springs Elementary School
Smith Springs Elementary School is a regular public school in Antioch, a rapidly growing and diverse neighborhood within Davidson County, Tennessee. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, which means it does not have a graduation rate or a full set of secondary metrics that apply to high schools. The school is part of the Davidson County district, and the district’s recent parent-relevant changes were not publicly reported in the search conducted, so those are left unaddressed rather than guessed.
Antioch itself is a heavily car-dependent suburb that has transformed from commuter farmland into Nashville’s second-largest employment center, hosting major employers such as Community Health Systems, Asurion, and Bridgestone North America. The area’s growth is concentrated around the redeveloped Commons at the Crossings site, which includes a library, recreation center, and a satellite campus of Nashville State Community College. Streets are built around major roadways, and walkable street life is limited. The neighborhood is highly diverse, and that character is reflected in Smith Springs’ student body. Hispanic students make up the largest share, followed closely by Black students, with White students comprising a smaller portion and small percentages of Asian, two-or-more-races, and American Indian students. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as those in special education or English learner programs, was not available, so a parent should confirm those details directly with the school if they are important for their decision.
Academically, state testing results from the 2024-25 school year show modest proficiency rates. In math, about three in ten students scored at or above the state’s proficient level. In English language arts, the rate was slightly lower, and in science it was similar. A social studies assessment from an older testing cycle suggested a comparable level, but that year involved assessment and cut-score changes, making a direct trend comparison unreliable. Across all tested subjects and grades, Smith Springs’ overall proficiency index placed it above the midpoint when compared to the small number of other elementary schools in Davidson County that had available data. However, the median among those schools was quite low, so the school’s position above that line still leaves absolute achievement levels where a substantial majority of students are not yet meeting the state’s proficiency benchmarks. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand the specific supports and interventions in place.
No data was available on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, staffing ratios, or course access, though for an elementary school serving PK-4, course access typically refers to foundational subjects rather than the advanced offerings seen at high schools. The absence of these metrics means a family cannot evaluate those areas from the information provided here.
Housing in Antioch’s zip code reflects a market that has seen modest recent declines in both home values and rents, but prices remain around the national median. The estimated monthly mortgage for a median-priced home is higher than typical rents, which may influence whether a family chooses to rent or buy in the area.
In short, Smith Springs Elementary is an elementary school in a fast-growing, diverse, suburban part of Nashville. Its student body mirrors the area’s broad mix of backgrounds. Academic proficiency is low in absolute terms, though it compares favorably to the limited set of peers within the county that have reported results. Families considering this school will want to ask about academic supports, special programs, and the school’s approach to the gaps in performance that the testing data reveals.
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