Nova Early Learning Center serves 326 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nova Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nova Early Learning Center's student population of 326 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nova Early Learning Center is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
58%
21%
White
23%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TN state average).
How many students attend Nova Early Learning Center?
326 students attend Nova Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Nova Early Learning Center students are Black, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nova Early Learning Center?
Nova Early Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nova Early Learning Center offer ?
Nova Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Nova Early Learning Center part of?
Nova Early Learning Center is part of Madison County School District.
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