Summary:
Carter-Lawrence Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 186 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Davidson County school district, which is ranked 122 out of 139 districts in the state with a 1-star rating.
Carter-Lawrence Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 86.02% African American, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 22.55% to 75.56% African American students. The school consistently underperforms the Davidson County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science, with only 18.3% proficiency in Mathematics, 24.4% in English Language Arts, and 18.3% in Science, compared to state averages of 39.7%, 37.6%, and 44%, respectively. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing in the bottom 25% of Tennessee elementary schools, and its performance is particularly low for African American students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Nearby schools, such as Explore Community School, Waverly-Belmont Elementary School, and Eakin Elementary, generally outperform Carter-Lawrence Elementary in academic proficiency and statewide rankings, with Waverly-Belmont Elementary School, located just 1.18 miles away, ranking 195 out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools and having significantly higher proficiency rates. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Carter-Lawrence Elementary may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges, and addressing the unique needs of this population could be crucial for improving student outcomes.
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