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J. E. Moss Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County

4701 Bowfield DR, Antioch, TN 37013

Enrollment

687

Student-Teacher

17.2:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#1,073 of 1,786

In Antioch

#9 of 21

public schools

In district

#75 of 154

Davidson County

School environment

8.1 / 10

Excellent

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J. E. Moss Elementary

6.0/10

Elementary School in Antioch · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About J. E. Moss Elementary

J. E. Moss Elementary is a public elementary school in Antioch, TN, part of Davidson County.

J. E. Moss Elementary serves approximately 687 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

J. E. Moss Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,073 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for J. E. Moss Elementary show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • District avg 6.6
  • TN avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at J. E. Moss Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.5% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.2 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

J. E. Moss Elementary — Students at J. E. Moss Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 24.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 21.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
33%
ELA
28%
2010
Math
28%
ELA
26%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
24%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
29%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
12.5%
ELA
17.2%
2025
Math
20.5%
ELA
19.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.6/10.

How J. E. Moss Elementary Compares

See how J. E. Moss Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.0/10
40th percentile in TN
Academic
3.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.6/10
Average
Environment
8.1/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
40 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.7%

Location

4701 Bowfield DR, Antioch, TN 37013

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering J. E. Moss Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tusculum Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Nashville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Eagle View Elementary School (rated 7.4/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Haywood Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Nashville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Antioch, see our Antioch schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Apollo Middle Antioch 0.3 mi 3.9
Antioch Middle Antioch 0.8 mi 4.9
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Antioch 1.1 mi 7.3
The Academy at Hickory Hollow Antioch 1.4 mi 7.4
KA @ The Crossings Antioch 1.7 mi
Cambridge Early Learning Center Antioch 1.7 mi 3.7
Cole Elementary Antioch 1.7 mi 5.5
Intrepid College Preparatory Charter School Antioch 1.8 mi 4.5
Una Elementary Nashville 2.2 mi 5.9
Rocketship Dream Community Prep Antioch 2.1 mi 5.8
Eagle View Elementary School Antioch 2.0 mi 7.4
Henry C. Maxwell Elementary Antioch 2.5 mi 5.1
Nashville Collegiate Prep Nashville 2.3 mi 6.2
Haywood Elementary Nashville 2.2 mi 7.2
Lakeview Elementary Nashville 2.3 mi 6.5
LEAD Southeast Nashville 2.6 mi 6.7
Paragon Mills Elementary Nashville 2.5 mi 5.2
Thurgood Marshall Middle Antioch 3.2 mi 4.5
A. Z. Kelley Elementary Antioch 3.2 mi 4.3
Tusculum Elementary Nashville 2.8 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37013 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,233

Median Home Value

$294,000

Median Rent

$1,450/mo

Population

102,055

College Educated

29.8%

Homeownership

54.3%

Avg Commute

29.4 min

Poverty Rate

14.3%

Median Age

32.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about J. E. Moss Elementary

What grades does J. E. Moss Elementary serve?

J. E. Moss Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend J. E. Moss Elementary?

J. E. Moss Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J. E. Moss Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at J. E. Moss Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does J. E. Moss Elementary rank in TN?

J. E. Moss Elementary ranks #1,073 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is J. E. Moss Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

J. E. Moss Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 J. E. Moss Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, J. E. Moss Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is J. E. Moss Elementary a charter school?

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

Is J. E. Moss Elementary a Title I school?

No, J. E. Moss Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
27 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
17 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
687
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%

District

Davidson County
District Enrollment
80,468
Schools in District
162
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,808
District Rank
#75 of 154

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