Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcgavock 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcgavock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mcgavock Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Rankings
Mcgavock Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcgavock Elementary School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1372 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
52%
15%
Black
25%
21%
White
20%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcgavock Elementary School's ranking?
Mcgavock Elementary School is ranked #1372 out of 1,728 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 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Mcgavock Elementary School?
263 students attend Mcgavock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mcgavock Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcgavock Elementary School?
Mcgavock Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcgavock Elementary School offer ?
Mcgavock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcgavock Elementary School part of?
Mcgavock Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mcgavock Elementary School located?
Mcgavock Elementary School is located in the Donelson neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 6 other public schools located in Donelson.
School Reviews
5 8/1/2011
I have four children that have attended McGavock. It was a great experience academically as well as personal. My children achieved excellence in academics. I have one child that had trouble with math and testing and as soon as the teacher realized what the problem was we were called in with a plan and it was put in place. This helped her as she went on to middle/high school and she just graduated with Distinguished Schoolars from McGavock High Schoo. I highly recommen McGavock Elementary for academic excellence.
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