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Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School

Elementary School · Cheatham County · Pegram, TN

A Cheatham County elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4552 Dogwood LN, Pegram, TN 37143

  • Math 40% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.7% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$10,231
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average696/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$93,212

Median home value

$342,300

Median rent

$1,238/mo

College educated

29.2%

Homeownership

89.9%

Poverty rate

2.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kingston Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–43.3 mi338Compare →
Ashland City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–4Not available418Compare →
East Cheatham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–4Not available388Compare →
Pleasant View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–4Not available565Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cheatham County

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#8 of 13
District spending per student
$10,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School is listed in Cheatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School

Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School is a public elementary school in Pegram, TN, part of Cheatham County, serving approximately 226 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,206 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School

What grades does Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School serve?

Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School?

Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School rank in TN?

Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School ranks #1,206 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School a charter school?

No, Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School a Title I school?

No, Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
226
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Cheatham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
Area population (ZIP 37143)
4,149
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
41
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 37143; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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