The reported proficiency rate for Social studies is 6%.
Original Research by School Decision on Robertson County Phoenix Academy
Robertson County Phoenix Academy is a regular public school in Springfield, Tennessee, serving grades four through twelve. It is a small school, with an enrollment that is modest for a grade band spanning upper elementary through high school. The student body is diverse: a little over a third of students are Hispanic, a little under a fifth are Black, and the largest single group, though just under half, is White. A smaller share of students identify as two or more races.
The school’s name and structure suggest it is designed as a re-engagement or alternative pathway for students, though the data provided does not include a formal designation or program description. The grade band itself is unusual—starting at fourth grade and running through twelfth—which points toward a nontraditional academic setting.
State testing data for the most recent school year tells a specific and limited story. For math, English language arts, and science, the school’s proficiency results were suppressed, meaning the state did not release a proficiency rate. This is common in small schools where reporting a precise percentage could identify individual students. A modest number of students were tested in those subjects. For social studies, the data was reported: a very small share of students tested scored at the proficient level. The participation rate in testing was high across all subjects.
Because only a single school-level data point for social studies proficiency is available, and no graduation rate is present in the data, it is not possible to place this school’s academic performance in a broader context relative to other schools in Robertson County. The comparison set among districts in the county was too small to produce a meaningful benchmark.
Springfield is the county seat of Robertson County, a growing community in the Nashville metropolitan region. It is largely car-dependent, with a historic downtown centered on the courthouse and commercial corridors along the major highways that connect southward to Nashville. The city experienced steady population growth in recent years, and the local housing market reflects that trend, with home values broadly in line with state and national benchmarks. Rents are also near the state average. In 2024, Robertson County voters approved a school bond referendum, backed by a property tax increase, to fund a new elementary school and improvements across the district. That decision signals that the district is planning for continued enrollment growth and facility upgrades.
For a parent or resident considering this school, the picture is specific. Robertson County Phoenix Academy serves a student population that is, by its structure and grade band, likely oriented toward students who need an alternative to a traditional comprehensive school setting. The available academic data is thin, largely due to suppression, and the one reported proficiency rate in social studies was low. The school participates in state testing with high participation. High school graduation data was not available. The broader district context includes growth, a recent voter-approved investment in facilities, and a housing market that is part of the Nashville region’s expansion. This is not a school where standardized test results provide a clear measure, and a parent may want to speak directly with the school to understand the academic pathways, the typical student experience, and how the school supports progress toward graduation.
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