Summary:
The 37204 zip code area of Nashville, Tennessee is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Waverly-Belmont Elementary and Glendale Elementary) and 1 middle school (John Trotwood Moore Middle). These schools serve students in the Davidson County district.
Of the three schools, Glendale Elementary stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking among the top 9-19 elementary schools in Tennessee over the past 3 years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Glendale's test scores are significantly higher than the county and state averages across all subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Waverly-Belmont Elementary, while still performing better than the county and state, does not reach the same level of excellence as Glendale, ranking in the top 145-198 elementary schools in Tennessee. John Trotwood Moore Middle also performs well, ranking in the top 50-106 middle schools in the state over the past 3 years, with strong math and science scores.
Despite the varying levels of performance, all 3 schools in the 37204 zip code area share a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, while the schools have similar per-student spending, the differences in student-teacher ratios, with Glendale Elementary having the lowest at 14.8, may be a contributing factor to the disparities in student outcomes. Overall, the data highlights the strengths of Glendale Elementary and the opportunities for improvement at the other schools in the 37204 zip code area.
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