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#1697 of 1,786 schools in TN
Stratford Stem Magnet School
High School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 Stratford AVE, Nashville, TN 37216
- Math 15% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stratford Stem Magnet School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (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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Where Stratford Stem 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,134
Median home value
$404,100
Median rent
$1,507/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cora Howe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| The Academy at Opry MillsEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| East Nashville Magnet High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Mcgavock HighEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,907 | Compare → |
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
- #140 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
Stratford Stem Magnet School is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stratford Stem Magnet School
Stratford Stem Magnet School is a public high school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 756 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,697 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stratford Stem Magnet School
What grades does Stratford Stem Magnet School serve?
Stratford Stem Magnet School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Stratford Stem Magnet School?
Stratford Stem Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 756 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford Stem Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford Stem Magnet School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stratford Stem Magnet School rank in TN?
Stratford Stem Magnet School ranks #1,697 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Stratford Stem Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stratford Stem Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Stratford Stem Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stratford Stem Magnet School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stratford Stem Magnet School a charter school?
No, Stratford Stem Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stratford Stem Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Stratford Stem Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 756
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.4%
- Phone
- (615) 262-6730
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37216)
- 18,933
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
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 37216; 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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