The top reported proficiency rate is 76% in Math. The lowest is 57% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Springdale Elementary School
Springdale Elementary, a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Mt. Juliet, is a strong academic performer within the Wilson County district, posting proficiency rates that stand out when compared to other elementary schools in the county. This is a school where a substantial majority of students meet state benchmarks, and the consistency across subjects gives a parent a clear, steady picture.
On the state’s TNReady assessments, Springdale’s students turned in results that are well above the midpoint for tested schools in Wilson County. In math, roughly three-quarters of students scored at the proficient level or higher. In English language arts, the share was close to three-quarters as well. Science results followed a similar pattern, with about seven in ten students reaching proficiency. These numbers place the school’s overall academic performance in the top tier relative to other elementary schools in the county. Social studies data was available only from a much older testing cycle with different assessments and cut scores, so that figure does not offer a current comparison.
Springdale’s enrollment is large for an elementary school. The student body is predominantly white, with notable shares of Asian, Black, and Hispanic students, as well as a smaller population of students who identify as two or more races. The school also serves a small number of Native American and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, who receive special education services, or who are classified as English learners was not available in the current records. A parent who wants to understand the school’s full support profile may want to ask the school directly about these populations and the resources available for them.
The school operates under the Wilson County school district, and publicly reported information did not indicate any major recent district-level changes that would affect Springdale directly. The school is not a charter, and no magnet or Title I status was reported.
Mt. Juliet, the city where Springdale sits, is a fast-growing and affluent Nashville suburb. The city occupies the corridor between Old Hickory Lake and Percy Priest Lake, and its development pattern is suburban and car-dependent, organized around major roads and a shopping corridor. The housing market reflects the area’s desirability and growth: home values and rents are above national averages. Wilson County has been one of the fastest-growing counties in Tennessee, and the city has maintained a low property tax rate even as it has added residents and capital projects. The 2020 EF3 tornado destroyed two schools and hundreds of homes, but rebuilding has been underway since. For a family considering a move, this is a high-cost, high-growth suburban market where schools like Springdale are a clear draw. The city’s infrastructure is relatively new, and the everyday texture is one of subdivisions, strip commercial corridors, and lake recreation.
For a parent deciding whether this school fits, the academic picture is straightforward: Springdale’s tested students, as a whole, perform at a level that is comfortably above the county’s other elementary schools. The school serves a wide range of grades from pre-K through fifth, and its size is large, which may matter to families who prefer a busier, more program-rich elementary setting over a smaller one. The community context is one of suburban growth, above-average housing costs, and a district that has not recently signaled major changes. A parent whose priorities center on strong and consistent state test results, a large student body, and a fast-growing suburban community will find Springdale a clear fit. A parent who wants to understand how the school serves economically disadvantaged students or students with special learning needs will need to seek that information from the school, as those details are not reflected in the available data.
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