Summary:
The 37076 zip code area in Davidson County, Tennessee is home to 5 schools - 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school - all part of the Davidson County school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 122 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating, a few standout schools in this area are worth highlighting.
Dodson Elementary is the clear academic leader, with the highest proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels compared to the other schools. For example, in 2023-2024, Dodson had 37% of students proficient or better in Math, well above the district average of 29.5% and the state average of 39.7%. Ruby Major Elementary also performed stronger than some of its peers, with proficiency rates closer to the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade Math and English Language Arts.
The other schools in the 37076 zip code - Tulip Grove Elementary, Hermitage Elementary, and DuPont Tyler Middle - generally had lower proficiency rates across the board. This suggests significant performance gaps between the schools, which may be influenced by factors beyond just funding and student-teacher ratios. Additionally, all of the schools in this area are ranked in the bottom half of their respective grade levels statewide, highlighting the systemic challenges faced by the schools in this community.
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