Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dan Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dan Mills Elementary School's student population of 544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
544 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Dan Mills Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dan Mills Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#310 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
19%
13%
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Black
10%
21%
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White
67%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Dan Mills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Dan Mills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/75000/74675/dan-mills-elementary-school-chart-qEqbSc.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dan Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Dan Mills Elementary School is ranked #310 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dan Mills Elementary School often compared to?
Dan Mills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inglewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Dan Mills Elementary School?
544 students attend Dan Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Dan Mills Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dan Mills Elementary School?
Dan Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dan Mills Elementary School offer ?
Dan Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Dan Mills Elementary School part of?
Dan Mills Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Dan Mills Elementary School located?
Dan Mills Elementary School is located in the East Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in East Nashville.
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