Excellent
#221 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 12% in state
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts
Elementary School · Rutherford County · Smyrna, TN
A Rutherford County elementary school where students score 43 points above what's typical for similar communities.
221 Todd LN, Smyrna, TN 37167
- Math 94% proficient (2022)
- Reading 93% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 94% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,669/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smyrna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,720
Median home value
$330,600
Median rent
$1,359/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37167; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| David Youree ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 725 | Compare → |
| Community Christian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Lancaster Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 283 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rutherford County
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #4 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts is listed in Rutherford County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts is a public elementary school in Smyrna, TN, part of Rutherford County, serving approximately 662 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts
What grades does Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts serve?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts rank in TN?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts ranks #221 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts a charter school?
No, Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 662
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rutherford County
- Phone
- (615) 904-6715
- Area population (ZIP 37167)
- 63,660
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 37167; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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