Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nova Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)9%
9%
Black
(15-16)43%
22%
White
(15-16)44%
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Nova Elementary School?
416 students attend Nova Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Nova Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nova Elementary School?
Nova Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nova Elementary School offer ?
Nova Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nova Elementary School part of?
Nova Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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