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Below Average

#1499 of 1,786 schools in TN

Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County

2526 Dickerson RD, Nashville, TN 37207

Charter

Enrollment

510

Student-Teacher

31.9:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#1,499 of 1,786

In Nashville

#87 of 118

public schools

In district

#111 of 154

Davidson County

Academic growth

7.0 / 10

Very Good

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Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary

4.7/10

Elementary School in Nashville · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.3/10

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About Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary

Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County. Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary serves approximately 510 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 31.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,499 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

How it compares1.9 pts below district
  • This school 4.7 · Below Average
  • District avg 6.6
  • TN avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Rocketship Nashville Northeast 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.

Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary runs 31.9:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data8
Annual Change-0.94 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio31.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism45.7%

Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary — Students at Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Test Scores TN EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 18.1% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 19.9% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 16 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

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

2014
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
15.1%
ELA
19.9%

* 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: 7.0/10.

How Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary Compares

See how Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.7/10
16th percentile in TN
Academic
3.1/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
7.0/10
Very Good
Environment
1.4/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
32:1 student-teacher ratio
16 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
45.7%

Location

2526 Dickerson RD, Nashville, TN 37207

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Shwab Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE (rated 8.2/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Murrell at Glenn School (rated 7.8/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Tom Joy Elementary Nashville 0.6 mi 5.3
Jere Baxter Middle Nashville 0.8 mi 3.8
Shwab Elementary Nashville 1.0 mi 8.3
Brick Church: A LEAD Public School Nashville 1.0 mi 3.2
KIPP Academy Nashville Nashville 1.3 mi 4.6
KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School Nashville 1.3 mi 6.1
Maplewood High Nashville 1.6 mi 2.7
Haynes Middle Nashville 1.4 mi 2.9
Murrell at Glenn School Nashville 1.9 mi 7.8
Hattie Cotton Elementary Nashville 1.8 mi 5.8
RePublic High School Nashville 2.1 mi 5.6
Liberty Collegiate Academy Nashville 1.8 mi 1.8
Purpose Prep Nashville 2.1 mi 7.3
Ross Early Learning Center Nashville 2.4 mi 4.0
F H JENKINS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Nashville 2.0 mi 6.1
Ida B. Wells Elementary Nashville 2.5 mi 6.2
East Nashville Magnet High School Nashville 2.5 mi 5.9
East Nashville Middle Nashville 2.5 mi 6.1
Meigs Middle Nashville 2.6 mi 7.0
EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville 2.5 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37207 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,102

Median Home Value

$332,500

Median Rent

$1,200/mo

Population

39,450

College Educated

33.1%

Homeownership

56.2%

Avg Commute

24.8 min

Poverty Rate

20.9%

Median Age

34.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary

What grades does Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary serve?

Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary?

Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary is 31.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary rank in TN?

Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary ranks #1,499 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary a charter school?

Yes, Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary a Title I school?

No, Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
59 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
40 Some Transit
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
510
Student-Teacher Ratio
31.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.7%

District

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

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