Below Average
#1585 of 1,786 schools in TN
Harris-hillman Special Education
School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1706 26th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harris-hillman Special Education score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Harris-hillman Special Education sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,461
Median home value
$928,500
Median rent
$1,565/mo
College educated
77.5%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University School of NashvillePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,071 | Compare → |
| Hermitage HallPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 3–12 | 1.7 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| The Ensworth School-lower/middle CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,184 | Compare → |
| Mnps Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 4–12 | 2.3 mi | 152 | Compare → |
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
- #125 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
Harris-hillman Special Education is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harris-hillman Special Education
Harris-hillman Special Education is a public school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 486 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,585 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harris-hillman Special Education
What grades does Harris-hillman Special Education serve?
Harris-hillman Special Education serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Harris-hillman Special Education?
Harris-hillman Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris-hillman Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris-hillman Special Education is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harris-hillman Special Education rank in TN?
Harris-hillman Special Education ranks #1,585 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Harris-hillman Special Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Harris-hillman Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Harris-hillman Special Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harris-hillman Special Education has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Harris-hillman Special Education a charter school?
No, Harris-hillman Special Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harris-hillman Special Education a Title I school?
No, Harris-hillman Special Education is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (615) 298-8085
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 37212)
- 20,046
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 24.1
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 37212; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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