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#462 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 26% in state

Tusculum Elementary

Elementary School · Davidson County

440 McMurray DR, Nashville, TN 37211

Enrollment

633

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#462 of 1,786

In Nashville

#24 of 118

public schools

In district

#26 of 154

Davidson County

School environment

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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7.6/10

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About Tusculum Elementary

Tusculum Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County. Tusculum Elementary serves approximately 633 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Tusculum Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #462 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Tusculum Elementary show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.0 pts above district
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.6
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.1% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.2% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Tusculum Elementary — Students at Tusculum Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 23.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 17.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
26%
ELA
22%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
7%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
7%
2022
Math
14.5%
ELA
14.5%
2025
Math
32.1%
ELA
21.2%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.

How Tusculum Elementary Compares

See how Tusculum Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.6/10
74th percentile in TN
Academic
4.8/10
Below Average
Growth
8.3/10
Excellent
Environment
9.9/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
49 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
19.9%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

440 McMurray DR, Nashville, TN 37211

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Tusculum Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Crieve Hall Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Norman Binkley Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, May Werthan Shayne Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 2.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
ST CLEMENT COPTIC ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Nashville 0.3 mi 6.6
McMurray Middle Nashville 0.4 mi 4.9
Valor Voyager Academy Nashville 0.5 mi 7.7
Valor Flagship Academy Nashville 0.6 mi 4.8
Haywood Elementary Nashville 1.1 mi 7.2
Cole Elementary Antioch 1.2 mi 5.5
Nashville Collegiate Prep Nashville 1.6 mi 6.2
Paragon Mills Elementary Nashville 1.9 mi 5.2
Croft Middle Nashville 1.9 mi 4.5
Norman Binkley Elementary Nashville 1.9 mi 7.8
LEAD Southeast Nashville 2.3 mi 6.7
Granbery Elementary Brentwood 2.2 mi 7.4
Crieve Hall Elementary Nashville 2.2 mi 9.3
Glencliff Elementary Nashville 2.7 mi 7.1
GENESIS ACADEMY Nashville 2.6 mi 6.6
Glencliff High School Nashville 2.7 mi 2.8
Wright Middle Nashville 2.7 mi 4.9
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School Nashville 2.9 mi 7.8
William Henry Oliver Middle Nashville 3.0 mi 4.8
MONTESSORI ACADEMY Brentwood 2.9 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37211 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,936

Median Home Value

$374,200

Median Rent

$1,444/mo

Population

77,117

College Educated

43%

Homeownership

47.4%

Avg Commute

25.6 min

Poverty Rate

16.1%

Median Age

32.1

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Hixson Elementary School Hixson, TN 7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tusculum Elementary

What grades does Tusculum Elementary serve?

Tusculum Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Tusculum Elementary?

Tusculum Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 633 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tusculum Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Tusculum Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tusculum Elementary rank in TN?

Tusculum Elementary ranks #462 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Tusculum Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Tusculum Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Tusculum Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tusculum Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tusculum Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Tusculum Elementary a Title I school?

No, Tusculum Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
49 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
35 Some Transit
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
633
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%

District

Davidson County
District Enrollment
80,468
Schools in District
162
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,808
District Rank
#26 of 154

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