Points of Progress
Moved from 46th to 25th in 4th Grade Math
Moved from 41st to 30th in 8th Grade Reading
Moved from 30th to 19th in 4th Grade Science
Policies Ensuring Success
Rigorous Academic Standards
BY THE NUMBERS
Tennessee
Fastest Improving State in the Nation in Education
1,819 Tennessee Schools
70% Urban/Suburban and 30% Rural
Nashville
Tennessee’s Largest Urban School District
- 100 Zoned Enrollment Schools
- 33 Magnet Schools
- 30 Public Charter Schools
- 30 Public Charter Schools 120 Private Schools[/simple_tooltip]
Students and Educators
| TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students | Teachers | Principals | Students | Teachers | Principals |
| Nearly 1 Mil | 67k | 1.5k | 85k | 5k | 200 |
| 63% White | 63% White | 15% of Workforce | 29% White | 29% White | 50 Hired Annually |
| 24% Black | 24% Black | 200 New Hires | 43% Black | 43% Black | 5% of Workforce |
| 10% Hispanic | 10% Hispanic | 70 Promotions | 23% Hispanic | 23% Hispanic | |
| 2% Asian | 2% Asian | 4% Asian | 4% Asian | ||
| 35% Economically Disadvantaged | 13k Hired Annually | 51% Economically Disadvantaged | 800 Hired Annually | ||
| 5% English Language Learners | 20% of Workforce | 19% English Language Learners | 16% of Workforce | ||
| 14% Students with Disabilities | 13% Students with Disabilities | ||||
Students and Educators
| TENNESSEE |
|---|
| Students |
| Nearly 1 Mil |
| 63% White |
| 24% Black |
| 10% Hispanic |
| 2% Asian |
| 35% Economically Disadvantaged |
| 5% English Language Learners |
| 14% Students with Disabilities |
| TENNESSEE |
|---|
| Teachers |
| 67k |
| 63% White |
| 24% Black |
| 10% Hispanic |
| 2% Asian |
| 13k Hired Annually |
| 20% of Workforce |
| TENNESSEE |
|---|
| Principals |
| 1.5k |
| 15% of Workforce |
| 200 New Hires |
| 70 Promotions |
| NASHVILLE |
|---|
| Students |
| 85k |
| 29% White |
| 43% Black |
| 23% Hispanic |
| 4% Asian |
| 51% Economically Disadvantaged |
| 19% English Language Learners |
| 13% Students with Disabilities |
| NASHVILLE |
|---|
| Teachers |
| 5k |
| 29% White |
| 43% Black |
| 23% Hispanic |
| 4% Asian |
| 800 Hired Annually |
| 16% of Workforce |
| NASHVILLE |
|---|
| Principals |
| 200 |
| 50 Hired Annually |
| 5% of Workforce |
Money
| TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9,499 Spent Annually Per Pupil | 41% Student Spending Funded Locally | $47k Average Teacher Salary | $11,726 Spent Annually Per Pupil | 61% Student Spending Funded Locally | $44.6k Average Teacher Salary |
Money
| TENNESSEE |
|---|
| $9,499 Spent Annually Per Pupil |
| 41% Student Spending Funded Locally |
| $47k Average Teacher Salary |
| NASHVILLE |
|---|
| $11,726 Spent Annually Per Pupil |
| 61% Student Spending Funded Locally |
| $44.6k Average Teacher Salary |
Outcomes
Initiatives launched in recent years give reason for hope. While we celebrate the hard work of students, teachers, parents and communities, we also must focus our efforts to move our state forward in education.
80%
High School Graduates Unprepared
for College or Career (as defined by TDOE)
89%
Average High School Graduation Rate
20.1
Average ACT Score Out of a 36 Perfect Score
(Goal Average Score: 21)
85%
High School Graduates Unprepared
for College or Career (as defined by TDOE)
80%
Average High School Graduation Rate
19
Average ACT Score Out of a 36 Perfect Score
(Goal Average Score: 21)
