The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in Social studies. The lowest is 59% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek
Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Hendersonville, a suburban city in Sumner County. The school is part of the Sumner County district and sits in a community that has transformed from a small rural town into a fast-growing suburban city with a notable lakefront identity. Old Hickory Lake and the Cumberland River shape daily life here, offering extensive outdoor recreation. The area’s retail and restaurant base is substantial, anchored by the Indian Lake Village mixed-use development with its outdoor lifestyle center, residential units, and medical facilities. Housing values in the area are above national norms, reflecting the desirability of this established suburban market, and rents are moderate relative to incomes. The city was recognized as one of Money Magazine’s best places to live in recent years, and it continues to attract new residents drawn to its parks, performing arts venues, and lake access.
The school itself enrolls enough students to fill six grade levels with sizable cohorts, giving it a steady, community-serving feel. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Asian, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Free or reduced-price lunch data was not available, so a parent may wish to ask the school directly about its economic diversity. Information about students with disabilities and English learners was also not reported in the data we reviewed, though those are common considerations for families looking at an elementary school.
On state assessments, the school’s results show a mixed but broadly solid picture. In reading and language arts, a majority of students met the state’s proficiency benchmark, and in math the share was somewhat higher. Science performance was stronger still, and the most recent social studies results, though from an earlier testing cycle and subject to changes in the assessment, pointed to a high level of proficiency. Participation rates were near universal, meaning results reflect nearly all enrolled students. The school does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate is applicable.
Because we only have data for this single school within its county, we cannot directly compare it to other elementary schools in Sumner County, but the proficiency outcomes suggest the school is performing at a level that would be competitive for a suburban elementary school in Tennessee. The emphasis here is on a regular academic program without magnet or charter designations, and no specific programs or course access data were available to describe.
The broader district context did not yield any recent high-impact changes that would affect a family’s decision, so the school appears to operate within a stable administrative environment. The school is located on Drakes Creek Road, a suburban arterial within a neighborhood setting. The built environment is car-oriented, though the Streets of Indian Lake provides a walkable commercial node with community events.
For a family deciding where to enroll, Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek offers a traditional elementary experience in a growing suburban market with above-average housing costs. Its academic results are solid across tested subjects, with particular strength in science and social studies. The school’s size and grade span are typical for the area. A parent may want to inquire directly about the school’s approach to supporting students who need extra help, since special population data was not covered in the available records. The community’s stable growth, lake amenities, and recent national recognition as a desirable place to live are likely to appeal to families seeking a suburban lifestyle.
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