McGavock High

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McGavock High is a public high school in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 2,098 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Davidson County school district, which is ranked 122 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McGavock High has a diverse student population, with 30.55% White, 38.04% African American, and 25.69% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state standardized test scores, is generally lower than the Davidson County and Tennessee averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15% of McGavock High students were proficient or better in TNReady/Biology I, compared to 28.5% in Davidson County and 45.3% statewide. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Tennessee high schools, with a ranking of 329 out of 374 in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nearby schools, such as Hume-Fogg High and Nashville School of the Arts, have significantly higher academic performance and statewide rankings compared to McGavock High. For example, Hume-Fogg High ranked 1st out of 374 Tennessee high schools in 2023-2024, with 80% of students proficient or better in US History, compared to only 17.7% at McGavock High. The nearby Johnson Alternative Learning Center, with only 141 students, has extremely low academic performance, ranking 371 out of 374 Tennessee high schools in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3150 McGavock PIKE
       Nashville, TN  37214


(615) 885-8850

District: Davidson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
352nd of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,062 Help


Feeder schools for McGavock High:

Elementary:    Andrew Jackson Elementary
    Dodson Elementary
    DuPont Elementary
    Hermitage Elementary
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Middle:    Donelson Middle
    DuPont Hadley Middle
    DuPont Tyler Middle
    Two Rivers Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  2,098

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.0%
White:
30.6%
Hispanic:
25.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McGavock High ranks worse than 89.8% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 18th among 23 ranked high schools in the Davidson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McGavock High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details McGavock High has the largest high school student body size in the Davidson County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McGavock High is $16,062. 19 high schools in the Davidson County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McGavock High:

SchoolDigger ranks McGavock High 352nd of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See McGavock High in the ranking list.)

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Davidson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Davidson County 123rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McGavock High

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Rank History for all students at McGavock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 30.39 226th 267 15.4%
2011 50.33 167th 273 38.8%
2012 45.46 186th 269 30.9%
2013 49.02 185th 285 35.1%
2014 32.23 244th 296 17.6%
2015 41.63 226th 300 24.7%
2016 24.80 281st 351 19.9%
2017 39.13 166th 273 39.2%
2018 21.71 285th 341 16.4%
2019 15.90 305th 342 10.8%
2021 10.42 319th 347 8.1%
2022 16.27 308th 358 14.0%
2023 13.60 343rd 384 10.7%
2024 13.55 352nd 392 10.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McGavock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.63 114th 151 24.5%
2023 18.65 147th 154 4.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McGavock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.10 271st 308 12.0%
2019 23.72 257th 302 14.9%
2021 14.58 292nd 317 7.9%
2022 11.80 308th 322 4.3%
2023 12.65 310th 330 6.1%
2024 15.24 307th 337 8.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at McGavock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.26 23rd 23 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at McGavock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.54 306th 337 9.2%
2021 9.66 314th 340 7.6%
2022 13.02 310th 350 11.4%
2023 11.96 333rd 366 9.0%
2024 12.17 336th 365 7.9%
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Rank History for Male students at McGavock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.17 293rd 329 10.9%
2021 11.73 311th 332 6.3%
2022 18.73 296th 349 15.2%
2023 14.67 319th 359 11.1%
2024 15.68 325th 366 11.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at McGavock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.80 39th 45 13.3%
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Rank History for African American students at McGavock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.50 146th 199 26.6%
2019 20.94 165th 187 11.8%
2021 16.48 192nd 208 7.7%
2022 18.79 191st 222 14.0%
2023 14.08 223rd 239 6.7%
2024 16.58 215th 240 10.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McGavock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.45 112th 159 29.6%
2019 19.42 134th 153 12.4%
2021 14.16 168th 180 6.7%
2022 18.84 170th 189 10.1%
2023 17.62 183rd 202 9.4%
2024 18.75 192nd 209 8.1%
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Rank History for White students at McGavock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.25 280th 307 8.8%
2019 19.19 279th 301 7.3%
2021 9.13 300th 306 2.0%
2022 19.73 281st 312 9.9%
2023 19.45 289th 325 11.1%
2024 15.61 303rd 326 7.1%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for McGavock High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2375 725 18 13 2 n/a n/a 0 3133
1989 2246 677 18 15 1 n/a n/a 0 2957
1990 2107 658 19 10 0 n/a n/a 0 2794
1991 2035 699 21 17 4 n/a n/a 0 2776
1992 2002 688 21 17 4 n/a n/a 0 2732
1993 1932 693 36 17 11 n/a n/a 0 2689
1994 1880 826 33 20 10 n/a n/a 0 2769
1995 1788 898 39 31 8 n/a n/a 0 2764
1996 1788 898 39 31 8 n/a n/a 0 2764
1997 1699 935 52 33 14 n/a n/a -73 2660
1998 1150 930 69 38 4 n/a n/a 0 2191
1999 1222 784 56 54 6 n/a n/a 0 2122
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2301 2301
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1930 1930
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2138 2138
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2138 2138
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2055 2055
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2650 2650
2006 1471 974 62 191 8 n/a n/a 0 2706
2007 1457 1030 64 253 8 n/a n/a 0 2812
2008 1434 1106 52 300 12 n/a n/a 0 2904
2009 1345 1100 60 342 6 n/a n/a 0 2853
2010 1137 914 54 297 3 n/a n/a 0 2405
2011 1183 936 58 367 3 0 12 0 2559
2012 1108 824 47 274 3 1 23 0 2280
2013 1009 784 47 258 4 1 28 0 2131
2014 1085 833 47 282 9 0 28 0 2284
2015 1052 864 57 307 6 0 28 0 2314
2016 1026 888 61 358 5 2 20 0 2360
2017 1001 894 70 384 6 0 21 0 2376
2018 983 913 63 424 6 2 26 0 2417
2019 892 886 56 411 7 4 36 0 2292
2020 846 904 52 423 6 4 50 0 2285
2021 769 831 50 421 3 4 58 0 2136
2022 694 796 40 515 2 3 68 0 2118
2023 641 798 35 539 3 1 81 0 2098

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McGavock High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 3133 162.0 19.3 n/a
1989 2957 168.0 17.6 n/a
1990 2794 168.0 16.6 n/a
1991 2776 150.0 18.5 n/a
1992 2732 150.0 18.2 n/a
1993 2689 150.0 17.9 n/a
1994 2769 157.0 17.6 n/a
1995 2764 121.0 22.8 n/a
1996 2764 121.0 22.8 n/a
1997 2660 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 2191 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 2122 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 2301 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1930 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 2138 n/a n/a n/a
2003 2138 n/a n/a n/a
2004 2055 n/a n/a n/a
2005 2650 n/a n/a n/a
2006 2706 123.0 22.0 n/a
2007 2812 149.5 18.8 43.1
2008 2904 144.5 20.1 44
2009 2853 159.1 17.9 48
2010 2405 163.0 14.7 60.2
2011 2559 160.2 15.9 50.1
2012 2280 136.0 16.7 57.5
2013 2131 133.0 16.0 63.1
2014 2284 133.5 17.1 62.8
2015 2314 132.0 17.5 64.6
2016 2360 131.0 18.0 57.3
2017 2376 119.4 19.8 n/a
2018 2417 122.0 19.8 n/a
2019 2292 122.0 18.7 n/a
2020 2285 125.0 18.2 n/a
2021 2136 130.7 16.3 n/a
2022 2118 95.9 22.0 n/a
2023 2098 115.5 18.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McGavock High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 3133 162.0 19.3 n/a
1989 2957 168.0 17.6 n/a
1990 2794 168.0 16.6 n/a
1991 2776 150.0 18.5 n/a
1992 2732 150.0 18.2 n/a
1993 2689 150.0 17.9 n/a
1994 2769 157.0 17.6 n/a
1995 2764 121.0 22.8 n/a
1996 2764 121.0 22.8 n/a
1997 2660 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 2191 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 2122 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 2301 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1930 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 2138 n/a n/a n/a
2003 2138 n/a n/a n/a
2004 2055 n/a n/a n/a
2005 2650 n/a n/a n/a
2006 2706 123.0 22.0 n/a
2007 2812 149.5 18.8 43.1
2008 2904 144.5 20.1 44
2009 2853 159.1 17.9 48
2010 2405 163.0 14.7 60.2
2011 2559 160.2 15.9 50.1
2012 2280 136.0 16.7 57.5
2013 2131 133.0 16.0 63.1
2014 2284 133.5 17.1 62.8
2015 2314 132.0 17.5 64.6
2016 2360 131.0 18.0 57.3
2017 2376 119.4 19.8 n/a
2018 2417 122.0 19.8 n/a
2019 2292 122.0 18.7 n/a
2020 2285 125.0 18.2 n/a
2021 2136 130.7 16.3 n/a
2022 2118 95.9 22.0 n/a
2023 2098 115.5 18.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McGavock High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $654 (5.3%) $11,209 (90.8%) $12,344
2020 $416 (3.8%) $10,079 (92.3%) $10,920
2021 $1,573 (12.5%) $10,845 (86.4%) $12,558
2022 $1,166 (8.5%) $12,041 (87.8%) $13,707
2023 $1,937 (12.1%) $13,701 (85.3%) $16,062

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McGavock High

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 305th of 342 High schoolsRanks 343rd of 384 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Integrated Math II (McGavock High)37.76.4
 31.3%
   9th Grade Integrated Math II (Davidson County)5357.3
 4.3%
   9th Grade Integrated Math II (Tennessee)69.577.6
 8.1%
9th Grade English I (McGavock High)21.715.4
 6.3%
   9th Grade English I (Davidson County)2826.8
 1.2%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade Integrated Math III (McGavock High)17.221.6
 4.4%
   10th Grade Integrated Math III (Davidson County)29.950.6
 20.7%
   10th Grade Integrated Math III (Tennessee)52.770.5
 17.8%
10th Grade English II (McGavock High)1220.9
 8.9%
   10th Grade English II (Davidson County)27.340.3
 13%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
11th Grade US History (McGavock High)13.813.9
 0.1%
   11th Grade US History (Davidson County)10.717.3
 6.6%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
12th Grade US History (McGavock High)7.720
 12.3%
   12th Grade US History (Davidson County)6.420.9
 14.5%
   12th Grade US History (Tennessee)27.835.4
 7.6%
All Grades Integrated Math II (McGavock High)8.95.3
 3.6%
   All Grades Integrated Math II (Davidson County)17.114.4
 2.7%
   All Grades Integrated Math II (Tennessee)27.925.5
 2.4%
All Grades US History (McGavock High)13.914
 0.1%
   All Grades US History (Davidson County)10.617.6
 7%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (McGavock High)21.714.7
 7%
   All Grades English I (Davidson County)27.326.5
 0.8%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (McGavock High)11.920
 8.1%
   All Grades English II (Davidson County)25.437.1
 11.7%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students22922098
 8.5%
African American886798
 9.9%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian5635
 37.5%
Hispanic411539
 31.1%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White892641
 28.1%
Two or More Races3681
 125%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McGavock High

McGavock High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Andrew Jackson Elementary
Elementary : Dodson Elementary
Elementary : DuPont Elementary
Elementary : Hermitage Elementary
Elementary : Hickman Elementary
Elementary : McGavock Elementary
Elementary : Napier Elementary
Elementary : Pennington Elementary
Elementary : Ruby Major Elementary
Elementary : Tulip Grove Elementary
Middle : Donelson Middle
Middle : DuPont Hadley Middle
Middle : DuPont Tyler Middle
Middle : Two Rivers Middle

Students at McGavock High are 38% African American, 31% White, 26% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,098 students attended McGavock High.

McGavock High ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Tennessee high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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