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Ruby Major Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County · Hermitage, TN

A Davidson County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

5141 John Hager RD, Hermitage, TN 37076

  • Math 34% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.2% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.2% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism28%

Students at Ruby Major Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Ruby Major 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$74,555

Median home value

$348,300

Median rent

$1,438/mo

College educated

39.9%

Homeownership

55.5%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Springdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–51.8 mi802Compare →
Dodson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–52.8 mi434Compare →
Mt. Juliet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–53.2 mi687Compare →
Tulip Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–53.4 mi557Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Davidson County

Schools in district
162
Rank in district
#85 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

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

About Ruby Major Elementary

Ruby Major Elementary is a public elementary school in Hermitage, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 572 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,190 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ruby Major Elementary

What grades does Ruby Major Elementary serve?

Ruby Major Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Ruby Major Elementary?

Ruby Major Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruby Major Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ruby Major Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ruby Major Elementary rank in TN?

Ruby Major Elementary ranks #1,190 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Ruby Major Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Ruby Major Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Ruby Major Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruby Major Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ruby Major Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Ruby Major Elementary a Title I school?

No, Ruby Major Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
572
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.0%
Area population (ZIP 37076)
38,124
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
38
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 37076; 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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