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#656 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 37% in state

Glencliff Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN

A Davidson County elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

120 Antioch PIKE, Nashville, TN 37211

  • Math 24% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 17% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.3% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.5 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Students at Glencliff Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency17%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Glencliff Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,936

Median home value

$374,200

Median rent

$1,444/mo

College educated

43%

Homeownership

47.4%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Aventura Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.9K–80.7 mi204Compare →
Genesis AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private1–121.1 mi71Compare →
Glengarry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–41.1 mi357Compare →
John B. Whitsitt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–51.2 mi504Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#42 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

Glencliff Elementary is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glencliff Elementary

Glencliff Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 527 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #656 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glencliff Elementary

What grades does Glencliff Elementary serve?

Glencliff Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Glencliff Elementary?

Glencliff Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glencliff Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Glencliff Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glencliff Elementary rank in TN?

Glencliff Elementary ranks #656 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Glencliff Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Glencliff Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Glencliff Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glencliff Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Glencliff Elementary a charter school?

No, Glencliff Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glencliff Elementary a Title I school?

No, Glencliff Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
527
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%
Area population (ZIP 37211)
77,117
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
32.1
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 37211; 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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