Very Good
#491 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 27% in state
Explore Community School
Elementary School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
707 S 7th ST, Nashville, TN 37206
- Math 28% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Explore Community School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Explore Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Academy Nashville Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | 0.1 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Warner ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Episcopal School of NashvillePrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–7 | 1.0 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Lockeland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Davidson County
- Schools in district
- 162
- Rank in district
- #29 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
Explore Community School is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Explore Community School
Explore Community School is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 560 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #491 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Explore Community School
What grades does Explore Community School serve?
Explore Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Explore Community School?
Explore Community School has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Explore Community School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Explore Community School rank in TN?
Explore Community School ranks #491 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Explore Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Explore Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Explore Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Explore Community School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Explore Community School a charter school?
Yes, Explore Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Explore Community School a Title I school?
No, Explore Community School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (615) 784-8222
- 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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