Serving 194 students in grades 4-12, Mnps Virtual 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 31%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mnps Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mnps Virtual School's student population of 194 students has grown by 110% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 171% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mnps Virtual 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 Mnps Virtual School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1399 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
42%
21%
White
41%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mnps Virtual School's ranking?
Mnps Virtual School is ranked #1399 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mnps Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Mnps Virtual School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mnps Virtual School?
194 students attend Mnps Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mnps Virtual School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mnps Virtual School?
Mnps Virtual School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mnps Virtual School offer ?
Mnps Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mnps Virtual School part of?
Mnps Virtual School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mnps Virtual School located?
Mnps Virtual School is located in the Sylvan Park neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Sylvan Park.
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