Tenn School For Blind

115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tenn School For Blind 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 15-19% (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 3:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tenn School For Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Tenn School For Blind's student population of 114 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
114 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Tenn School For Blind 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 Tenn School For Blind is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1315 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
31%
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20-24%
37%
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≤10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tenn School For Blind and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
15%
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Black
24%
21%
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White
55%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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<50%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tenn School For Blind's ranking?
Tenn School For Blind is ranked #1315 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?
15-19% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Tenn School For Blind?
The graduation rate of Tenn School For Blind is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tenn School For Blind?
114 students attend Tenn School For Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tenn School For Blind students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tenn School For Blind?
Tenn School For Blind has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tenn School For Blind offer ?
Tenn School For Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Tenn School For Blind part of?
Tenn School For Blind is part of Tennessee School For Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is Tenn School For Blind located?
Tenn School For Blind is located in the Hermitage neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Hermitage.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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