Best Public Schools in Zip Code 37203


Summary:

The 37203 zip code area of Nashville, Tennessee is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. This analysis reveals a stark contrast in performance between the high-achieving high schools and the lower-performing elementary schools in the area.

The standout schools in this data set are Martin Luther King Junior School and Hume-Fogg High, which have consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state. These schools boast exceptional proficiency rates, diverse student populations, and low student-teacher ratios. In contrast, the two elementary schools, Fall-Hamilton Elementary and Carter-Lawrence Elementary, struggle with proficiency rates well below the Davidson County and state averages.

The data reveals that the high-performing schools tend to have more balanced racial makeups, while the lower-performing schools are majority African American, raising questions about equity and access to quality education. Additionally, the elementary schools spend more per student than the high schools, yet have much lower outcomes, indicating that simply spending more money may not be the sole solution to improving student performance.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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