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#490 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 27% in state

Harpeth Valley Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN

A Davidson County elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7840 Learning LN, Nashville, TN 37221

  • Math 58% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.2% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+18.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.4 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+25.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism9.1%

Students at Harpeth Valley 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 Proficiency61%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 Harpeth Valley 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$99,083

Median home value

$432,900

Median rent

$1,778/mo

College educated

62%

Homeownership

70.4%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37221; 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
St Matthew Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0PK–81.2 mi420Compare →
Holy Trinity MontessoriPrivate · tuition6.8PK–82.6 mi110Compare →
Christ Presbyterian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3PK–124.4 mi1,213Compare →
Nashville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6PK–124.5 mi641Compare →

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
#28 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

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

About Harpeth Valley Elementary

Harpeth Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 717 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #490 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harpeth Valley Elementary

What grades does Harpeth Valley Elementary serve?

Harpeth Valley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Harpeth Valley Elementary?

Harpeth Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 717 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harpeth Valley Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Harpeth Valley Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harpeth Valley Elementary rank in TN?

Harpeth Valley Elementary ranks #490 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Harpeth Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Harpeth Valley Elementary 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 Harpeth Valley Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harpeth Valley Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Harpeth Valley Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Harpeth Valley Elementary a Title I school?

No, Harpeth Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
717
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.1%
Area population (ZIP 37221)
41,811
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
39.5
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 37221; 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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