Serving 77 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cora Howe 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cora Howe School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cora Howe School's student population of 77 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cora Howe School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cora Howe School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1552 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
53%
21%
White
34%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cora Howe School's ranking?
Cora Howe School is ranked #1552 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cora Howe School often compared to?
Cora Howe Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murrell At Glenn School, Harris-hillman Special Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cora Howe School?
The graduation rate of Cora Howe School is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cora Howe School?
77 students attend Cora Howe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cora Howe School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cora Howe School?
Cora Howe School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cora Howe School offer ?
Cora Howe School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Cora Howe School part of?
Cora Howe School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Cora Howe School located?
Cora Howe School is located in the Eastwood neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Eastwood.
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