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#536 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 30% in state

Granbery Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County · Brentwood, TN

A Davidson County elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5501 Hill RD, Brentwood, TN 37027

  • Math 58% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.3% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.5% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+19.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+24.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Granbery Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 Granbery 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated792/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brentwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$156,002

Median home value

$844,500

Median rent

$2,141/mo

College educated

74%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–121.3 mi190Compare →
Crieve Hall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.3K–51.4 mi499Compare →
Benton Hall AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3private3–121.8 mi54Compare →
St Clement Coptic Orthodox Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–61.9 mi128Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#30 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

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

About Granbery Elementary

Granbery Elementary is a public elementary school in Brentwood, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 651 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #536 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Granbery Elementary

What grades does Granbery Elementary serve?

Granbery Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Granbery Elementary?

Granbery Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 651 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Granbery Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Granbery Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Granbery Elementary rank in TN?

Granbery Elementary ranks #536 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Granbery Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Granbery Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Granbery Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Granbery Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Granbery Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Granbery Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
651
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 37027)
61,961
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
43.5
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 37027; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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