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Shwab Elementary School vs. Dan Mills Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Shwab Elementary School
1500 Dickerson Rd
Nashville, TN 37207
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Dan Mills Elementary School
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Dan Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shwab Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dan Mills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
317 students
604 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shwab Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dan Mills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shwab Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dan Mills Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shwab Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dan Mills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shwab Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Davidson County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dan Mills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Davidson County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1451 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#267 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shwab Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dan Mills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
48%
(Top 30% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shwab Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dan Mills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shwab Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dan Mills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shwab Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dan Mills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Shwab Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dan Mills Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
46
16
Kindergarten Students
48
97
Grade 1 Students
54
93
Grade 2 Students
46
117
Grade 3 Students
44
96
Grade 4 Students
53
110
Grade 5 Students
26
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shwab Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dan Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
59%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shwab Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dan Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
32%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shwab Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dan Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
6%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shwab Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dan Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shwab Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dan Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Davidson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shwab Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dan Mills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shwab Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dan Mills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shwab Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dan Mills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Davidson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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