Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Paragon Mills 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paragon Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Paragon Mills Elementary School's student population of 566 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paragon Mills 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 Paragon Mills Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1535 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
57%
14%
Black
22%
21%
White
12%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paragon Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Paragon Mills Elementary School is ranked #1535 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Paragon Mills Elementary School?
566 students attend Paragon Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Paragon Mills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paragon Mills Elementary School?
Paragon Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paragon Mills Elementary School offer ?
Paragon Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Paragon Mills Elementary School part of?
Paragon Mills Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Paragon Mills Elementary School located?
Paragon Mills Elementary School is located in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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