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#3 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 1% in state

Julia Green Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN

A Davidson County elementary school where students score 49 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3500 Hobbs RD, Nashville, TN 37215

  • Math 85% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 81% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency85.2% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+46 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+40.6 pts
Overall Proficiency83% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+48.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism4.3%

Students at Julia Green Elementary score 83% 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 Proficiency85%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency81%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 83% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
80%
ELA
80%
2025
Math
85%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 Julia Green 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$151,156

Median home value

$959,100

Median rent

$1,870/mo

College educated

80.6%

Homeownership

75.8%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37215; 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 Paul Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–60.5 mi316Compare →
The Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–60.8 mi144Compare →
The Ensworth School-lower/middle CampusPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–121.5 mi1,184Compare →
Crieve Hall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.3K–5Not available499Compare →

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
#1 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

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

About Julia Green Elementary

Julia Green Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 494 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Julia Green Elementary

What grades does Julia Green Elementary serve?

Julia Green Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Julia Green Elementary?

Julia Green Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia Green Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Julia Green Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Julia Green Elementary rank in TN?

Julia Green Elementary ranks #3 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Julia Green Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Julia Green Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Julia Green Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Julia Green Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Julia Green Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Julia Green Elementary a Title I school?

No, Julia Green Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.3%
Area population (ZIP 37215)
22,188
Area average commute
18.2 min
Area median age
44.6
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 37215; 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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