5.7 avg / 10

Department of Children's Services Education Division School District

School District · Nashville, Tennessee

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 1,173

Teachers (FTE): 61

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

1 high

Enrollment

1,173

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.2:1

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

1 high

Enrollment

1,173

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.2:1

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District size

1,173 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

Top-Rated Schools in Department of Children's Services Education Division

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center	5.7 / 10	High	—	43

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About Department of Children's Services Education Division

Department of Children's Services Education Division is a Nashville, Tennessee school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 1,173 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Department of Children's Services Education Division demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.

In standardized testing, Department of Children's Services Education Division students show an average math proficiency of 5.0% and ELA proficiency of 5.0%.

The district includes 1 high school.

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Schools in Department of Children's Services Education Division, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 5.0%

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ELA Proficiency 5.0%

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Average proficiency across all schools in Department of Children's Services Education Division with test data.

Schools in Department of Children's Services Education Division

1 schools

High Schools 1

Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center

43 5.7

District Details

State: Tennessee
City: Nashville
Total Enrollment: 1,173
Teachers (FTE): 61
Child Poverty Rate: 0.2%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Department of Children's Services Education Division?

Department of Children's Services Education Division has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Department of Children's Services Education Division?

The average composite rating for Department of Children's Services Education Division is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Department of Children's Services Education Division?

Per-pupil spending data for Department of Children's Services Education Division is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Department of Children's Services Education Division?

The average student-teacher ratio in Department of Children's Services Education Division is 19.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Department of Children's Services Education Division?

Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center is the highest-rated school in Department of Children's Services Education Division with a composite score of 5.7/10.

What are the test scores in Department of Children's Services Education Division?

Across schools in Department of Children's Services Education Division with test data, the average math proficiency is 5.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 5.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.7/10
Math Proficiency: 5.0%
ELA Proficiency: 5.0%

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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.