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Mcgavock High
High School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3150 McGavock PIKE, Nashville, TN 37214
- Math 10% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mcgavock High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 15% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mcgavock High 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,969
Median home value
$315,000
Median rent
$1,567/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy at Opry MillsEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Donelson Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Tenn School for BlindEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Stratford Stem Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–12 | 2.4 mi | 756 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #147 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
Mcgavock High is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcgavock High
Mcgavock High is a public high school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 1,907 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,753 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcgavock High
What grades does Mcgavock High serve?
Mcgavock High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mcgavock High?
Mcgavock High has an enrollment of approximately 1,907 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgavock High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgavock High is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcgavock High rank in TN?
Mcgavock High ranks #1,753 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Mcgavock High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcgavock High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Mcgavock High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcgavock High has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mcgavock High a charter school?
No, Mcgavock High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcgavock High a Title I school?
No, Mcgavock High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.4%
- Phone
- (615) 885-8850
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37214)
- 30,547
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 · 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 37214; 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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