Summary:
The 37220 zip code area of Nashville, Tennessee is home to two schools - John Overton High School and Crieve Hall Elementary School. While Crieve Hall Elementary is a high-performing school, ranking among the top 83-126 elementary schools in Davidson County, John Overton High School struggles academically, ranking between 283-302 out of 389-392 high schools statewide.
Crieve Hall Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with 69.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 73.1% in Mathematics for all grades in 2024-2025, outperforming the county and state averages. In contrast, John Overton High School's test scores are significantly lower, with only 11-20% of students proficient or better in subjects like Biology I, Integrated Math, and US History. The high school also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1 compared to Crieve Hall's 14:1.
Both schools, however, share a concerning issue of high chronic absenteeism rates at 18.9%. While the data does not provide information on the socioeconomic status or demographic composition of the student populations, the stark contrast in performance between the elementary and high school within the same district suggests that the district may need to closely examine the underlying causes and implement targeted interventions to support the struggling high school.
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