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#355 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 20% in state

Smith Springs Elementary School

Elementary School · Davidson County · Antioch, TN

A Davidson County elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3132 Smith Springs RD, Antioch, TN 37013

  • Math 30% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-0.14 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.5% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.3% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-9.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.5 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Smith Springs Elementary School score 29% 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 Proficiency30%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.

Show all 8 years
2016
Math
32%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 17 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Smith Springs Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$72,233

Median home value

$294,000

Median rent

$1,450/mo

College educated

29.8%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Priest Lake Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–40.5 mi12Compare →
Thomas A. Edison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–41.5 mi590Compare →
Lakeview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–42.0 mi538Compare →
Kipp Antioch College Prep ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–42.7 mi628Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Davidson County

Schools in district
162
Rank in district
#19 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

Smith Springs Elementary School is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Smith Springs Elementary School

Smith Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Antioch, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 760 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #355 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Smith Springs Elementary School

What grades does Smith Springs Elementary School serve?

Smith Springs Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Smith Springs Elementary School?

Smith Springs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 760 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Springs Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Smith Springs Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Smith Springs Elementary School rank in TN?

Smith Springs Elementary School ranks #355 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Smith Springs Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Smith Springs Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Smith Springs Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Springs Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).

Is Smith Springs Elementary School a charter school?

No, Smith Springs Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Smith Springs Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Smith Springs Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
760
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
Area population (ZIP 37013)
102,055
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
32.3
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 37013; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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