The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in Math. The lowest is 59% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Jack Anderson Elementary
Jack Anderson Elementary is a regular public school in Hendersonville, Tennessee, serving prekindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Sumner County district. The school’s enrollment is on the larger side for an elementary school, and its student body is predominantly white, with a smaller but present share of students who are Black, Hispanic, Asian, or of two or more races. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, nor were counts for students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent would need to ask the school directly about the level of economic and learning support present. The school is not a charter or magnet, and information on Title I status was not provided.
Academically, Jack Anderson Elementary performed solidly on Tennessee’s state assessments in the most recent testing year, with all students participating at a full rate. In math, a clear majority of students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was also strong, though a bit lower than in math. In science, the school’s results were again positive, with a similar share of students reaching proficiency. Social studies data was from an older testing year that predates a change in the state assessment, so it is not comparable to current results. Without a longitudinal trend, it is not possible to say whether these scores are improving or declining, but the snapshot shows a school where most students are meeting the state’s academic benchmarks across core subjects.
The comparison tool that positions this school among other districts in Sumner County could not generate a rank, because only one district’s data was available in the county for this comparison. This means the broader context of how Jack Anderson stacks up against other county schools is not provided. A parent may want to seek out district-level comparisons on the state’s report card to see how this school’s results relate to other elementary schools in the county.
Hendersonville itself is a suburban community with a strong identity shaped by Old Hickory Lake and the Cumberland River, offering miles of shoreline, parks, and outdoor recreation. The city has grown substantially over the decades—from a small incorporated town into the largest municipality in Sumner County—and it continues to draw new residents. The development of Indian Lake Village, a mixed-use center with shopping, dining, residential units, and medical offices, reflects that ongoing growth. The housing market in the school’s ZIP code reflects that desirability: home values are above the national typical level, and rents are well above what a renter paying a moderate share of income would typically face. For a family looking to buy or rent, the cost of living in this area is a meaningful factor.
The district brief for Sumner County did not turn up any recent changes of note, so there is no publicly reported shift in boundaries, academic programs, or leadership to flag. That stability may be a neutral or positive signal for families seeking predictability.
Jack Anderson Elementary offers a fairly straightforward profile: a large, suburban elementary school in a growing, lakefront community with solid test scores. The lack of data on socioeconomic and special-population breakdowns leaves some questions unanswered, but the academic results are a clear strength. A family considering this school should factor in the higher local housing costs and the car-oriented suburban setting, and may want to ask the school directly about student support services and class sizes.
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