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Tom Joy Elementary School vs. Hull-jackson Elementary School

Should you attend Tom Joy Elementary School or Hull-jackson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Tom Joy Elementary School
2201 Jones Ave
Nashville, TN 37207
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Hull-jackson Elementary School
1015 Kellow St
Nashville, TN 37208
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tom Joy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hull-jackson 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
450 students
360 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tom Joy 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 Hull-jackson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tom Joy Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hull-jackson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tom Joy 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 Hull-jackson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tom Joy 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 Hull-jackson 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

#1687 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#1284 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tom Joy 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 Hull-jackson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tom Joy 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 Hull-jackson 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.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tom Joy 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 Hull-jackson 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.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tom Joy 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 Hull-jackson 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 Tom Joy Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hull-jackson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
34
134
Kindergarten Students
83
47
Grade 1 Students
85
59
Grade 2 Students
64
39
Grade 3 Students
60
34
Grade 4 Students
76
31
Grade 5 Students
48
16

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 Tom Joy 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hull-jackson 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 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tom Joy 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 Hull-jackson 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
53%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tom Joy 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 Hull-jackson 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
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tom Joy 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 Hull-jackson 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
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tom Joy 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 Hull-jackson 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.
0.60
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tom Joy 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 Hull-jackson 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%
90%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tom Joy 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 Hull-jackson 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
4%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tom Joy 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 Hull-jackson 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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