Summary:
The 37218 zip code area of Nashville, Tennessee is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the schools in this area face significant academic challenges, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests, one school stands out as a relative bright spot - Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts.
Compared to the other schools in the area, Isaiah T. Creswell Middle has significantly stronger academic performance. It ranks in the top half of all Tennessee middle schools, with proficiency rates on TNReady exams that are notably higher than its peers. For example, 26.1% of students at Isaiah T. Creswell were proficient in ELA, compared to just 13.4% at Cumberland Elementary. The school also outperforms district and state averages in 5th grade core subjects.
However, the other schools in the 37218 zip code area, Cumberland Elementary and Ivanetta H. Davis Learning Center, struggle with very low proficiency rates, often below 20% in key subject areas. These schools serve predominantly minority, economically disadvantaged student populations, and perform well below the Davidson County and state averages. Addressing the systemic challenges facing these high-needs schools will be crucial to improving educational outcomes in this community.
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