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#1391 of 1,786 schools in TN

Henry C. Maxwell Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County · Antioch, TN

A Davidson County elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5535 Blue Hole RD, Antioch, TN 37013

  • Math 25% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 20% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.4 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-12.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism25.6%

Students at Henry C. Maxwell Elementary score 22% 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 Proficiency25%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency20%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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 Henry C. Maxwell 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$72,233

Median home value

$294,000

Median rent

$1,450/mo

College educated

29.8%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37013; 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
A. Z. Kelley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–41.1 mi683Compare →
Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–121.4 mi317Compare →
Nashville Collegiate PrepCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–71.8 mi613Compare →
Rocketship Dream Community PrepCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–41.9 mi394Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#97 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

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

About Henry C. Maxwell Elementary

Henry C. Maxwell Elementary is a public elementary school in Antioch, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 544 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,391 of 1,786 schools in TN.

State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Henry C. Maxwell Elementary

What grades does Henry C. Maxwell Elementary serve?

Henry C. Maxwell Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Henry C. Maxwell Elementary?

Henry C. Maxwell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry C. Maxwell Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Henry C. Maxwell Elementary is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Henry C. Maxwell Elementary rank in TN?

Henry C. Maxwell Elementary ranks #1,391 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Henry C. Maxwell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Henry C. Maxwell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Henry C. Maxwell Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry C. Maxwell Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Henry C. Maxwell Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Henry C. Maxwell Elementary a Title I school?

No, Henry C. Maxwell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
544
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.6%
Area population (ZIP 37013)
102,055
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
32.3
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 37013; 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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