Achievement School District
School District · Nashville, Tennessee
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
13
4 elem, 6 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
4,501
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
13
4 elem, 6 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
4,501
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Evaluating Achievement School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Achievement School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Memphis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Journey Coleman School
Memphis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas
Memphis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#133 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.2
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,612
+$2,201 vs Tennessee median
District size
4,501 students
Larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Achievement School District ranks #133 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Achievement School District's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus (6.0/10), Journey Coleman School (5.4/10), and Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Achievement School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Journey Coleman School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Wooddale Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Memphis Scholars Raleigh-egypt | 4.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Hillcrest High School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Kirby Middle School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Brick Church: a Lead Public School | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Achievement School District
Achievement School District is a Nashville, Tennessee school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 4,501 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.3:1. District-level spending was $13,612 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Achievement School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Achievement School District students show an average math proficiency of 10.1% and ELA proficiency of 9.7%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Achievement School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Achievement School District with test data.
Schools in Achievement School District
13 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools6
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Nashville
- Total Enrollment
- 4,501
- Teachers (FTE)
- 211
- District spending per student
- $13,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Achievement School District?
Achievement School District has 13 schools in total — 4 elementary, 6 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Achievement School District?
The average composite rating for Achievement School District is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Achievement School District?
Achievement School District's district-level spending was $13,612 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Achievement School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Achievement School District is 21.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Achievement School District?
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus is the highest-rated school in Achievement School District with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Achievement School District?
Across schools in Achievement School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 10.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 9.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Achievement School District compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Achievement School District has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 10.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 9.7%
How we rate schools
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Compare Achievement School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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