Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Explore Community 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 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Explore Community School's student population of 560 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 172% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Explore Community 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 Explore Community School is 0.57, 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
#1186 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
59%
21%
White
28%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Explore Community School's ranking?
Explore Community School is ranked #1186 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Explore Community School often compared to?
Explore Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lockeland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Explore Community School?
560 students attend Explore Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Explore Community School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explore Community School?
Explore Community School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Explore Community School offer ?
Explore Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Explore Community School part of?
Explore Community School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Explore Community School located?
Explore Community School is located in the Cayce Homes neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Cayce Homes.
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