Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hermitage 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hermitage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hermitage Elementary School's student population of 308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hermitage Elementary 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 Hermitage Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1423 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
38%
15%
Black
21%
21%
White
34%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hermitage Elementary School's ranking?
Hermitage Elementary School is ranked #1423 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hermitage Elementary School often compared to?
Hermitage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Jackson Elementary School, Tulip Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hermitage Elementary School?
308 students attend Hermitage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Hermitage Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermitage Elementary School?
Hermitage Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hermitage Elementary School offer ?
Hermitage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hermitage Elementary School part of?
Hermitage Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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