Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruby Major Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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-5
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruby Major Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ruby Major Elementary School's student population of 546 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ruby Major Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruby Major Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#874 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
42%
21%
White
34%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruby Major Elementary School's ranking?
Ruby Major Elementary School is ranked #874 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ruby Major Elementary School often compared to?
Ruby Major Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ruby Major Elementary School?
546 students attend Ruby Major Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ruby Major Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruby Major Elementary School?
Ruby Major Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ruby Major Elementary School offer ?
Ruby Major Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ruby Major Elementary School part of?
Ruby Major Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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