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#195 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 11% in state

Santa Fe Unit School

School · Maury County · Santa Fe, TN

A Maury County school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

2629 Santa Fe PIKE, Santa Fe, TN 38482

  • Math 48% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.1% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.9% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+8.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$11,129
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Santa Fe Unit School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency48%(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 8 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
29%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Santa Fe Unit 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average313/100K

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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

$71,829

Median home value

$305,200

College educated

19.2%

Homeownership

92.3%

Poverty rate

3.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38482; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

2 in Maury County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Culleoka Unit SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–12Not available882Compare →
Hampshire Unit SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–12Not available412Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Maury County

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#2 of 23
District spending per student
$11,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Santa Fe Unit School is listed in Maury County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Santa Fe Unit School

Santa Fe Unit School is a public school in Santa Fe, TN, part of Maury County, serving approximately 525 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Santa Fe Unit School

What grades does Santa Fe Unit School serve?

Santa Fe Unit School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Santa Fe Unit School?

Santa Fe Unit School has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Unit School?

The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Unit School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Santa Fe Unit School rank in TN?

Santa Fe Unit School ranks #195 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Santa Fe Unit School's MySchoolScout rating?

Santa Fe Unit School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Santa Fe Unit School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Fe Unit School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Santa Fe Unit School a charter school?

No, Santa Fe Unit School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Santa Fe Unit School a Title I school?

No, Santa Fe Unit School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
525
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Maury County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 38482)
1,742
Area median age
45.2
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 38482; 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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