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Cora Howe School
School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1928 Greenwood AVE, Nashville, TN 37206
- Math 10% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cora Howe School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 13% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cora Howe School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,605
Median home value
$529,400
Median rent
$1,564/mo
College educated
59.5%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F H Jenkins Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | K–10 | 3.7 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Hermitage HallPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | 3–12 | 4.1 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Goodpasture Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 812 | Compare → |
| Donelson Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 583 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Davidson County
- Schools in district
- 162
- Rank in district
- #136 of 154
- District spending per student
- $17,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cora Howe School is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cora Howe School
Cora Howe School is a public school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 77 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,681 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cora Howe School
What grades does Cora Howe School serve?
Cora Howe School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Cora Howe School?
Cora Howe School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cora Howe School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cora Howe School is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cora Howe School rank in TN?
Cora Howe School ranks #1,681 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Cora Howe School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cora Howe School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cora Howe School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cora Howe School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cora Howe School a charter school?
No, Cora Howe School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cora Howe School a Title I school?
No, Cora Howe School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.5%
- Phone
- (615) 612-2545
- Area population (ZIP 37206)
- 29,368
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37206; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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