PUBLIC MAGNET SCHOOL
A magnet school is a public school that offers specialized curricula and programs not available in traditional neighborhood zoned schools. Magnets are designed to attract students with a common interest or skillset, and students must apply and be accepted to enroll. Magnets publicly funded schools.
PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Charter schools are independently run public schools that have increased flexibility in exchange for greater accountability. If a public charter school receives more applications than they have open seats, students are accepted based on a lottery. Charters are publicly funded schools.
PRIVATE SCHOOL
Private schools do not receive money from the state, so they fund operations by charging tuition. Many private schools offer some form of financial aid. They’re typically run by an independent body (like a school board or the Catholic Diocese). Because they’re exempt from direct state oversight and testing, they have the freedom to choose their own standards and educational approach.
MNPS: By the Numbers
Achievement Scores
The chart shows the percentage of students who scored “on track” or “mastered” in Literacy and Math, as measured by TNReady, the statewide assessment.
Teacher Data*
5,050
Teachers
61% White
35% Black
2.6% Hispanic
1.3% Asian
86%
Two-year Average Retention
Source: MNPS Data Warehouse
Nashville Education Facts: BY DISTRICT
The Nashville School Board District Profiles compile data from the 2016-2017 school year to give a clear picture of the education landscape at the most local level.
All information on this page reflects the most recent publicly-available data, sourced from the state or state-based non-profit organizations.
