Serving 159 students in grades 5-8, New Vision Academy 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
54%
15%
Black
40%
21%
White
4%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend New Vision Academy?
159 students attend New Vision Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of New Vision Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Vision Academy?
New Vision Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Vision Academy offer ?
New Vision Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is New Vision Academy part of?
New Vision Academy is part of Davidson County School District.
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