Summary
Cockrill Elementary is a public elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 282 students in grades PK-5. 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.
Cockrill Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Tennessee elementary schools over the past several years, with a statewide ranking between 874 and 1,020 out of approximately 1,000 schools. The school has received a 0 or 1 out of 5 stars rating from SchoolDigger, indicating poor performance compared to other schools in the state. Cockrill's academic performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 12.1% of Cockrill students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 31.9% in the Davidson County district and 42.2% statewide. The school also has consistently high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 18.9% to 27.8% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.
Cockrill Elementary's performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools, such as Eakin Elementary, Sylvan Park Elementary, and Charlotte Park Elementary, which are all ranked in the top 20-30% of Tennessee elementary schools. These nearby schools have much higher academic proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and serve student populations with higher socioeconomic status. To address these issues, the school and district should consider implementing targeted interventions, addressing chronic absenteeism, and exploring opportunities for collaboration with higher-performing nearby schools.
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