Stratford STEM Magnet High School is a magnet school in Nashville, Tennessee, operated by Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. It serves approximately 600 students.
Serving 756 students in grades 6-12, Stratford Stem Magnet 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 3% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stratford Stem Magnet School's student population of 756 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Colors
White, Orange/Black
School Rankings
Stratford Stem Magnet School 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 Stratford Stem Magnet School is 0.57, which is less 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
#1713 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
61%
21%
White
16%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Stratford Stem Magnet School's ranking?
Stratford Stem Magnet School is ranked #1713 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stratford Stem Magnet School?
The graduation rate of Stratford Stem Magnet School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Stratford Stem Magnet School?
756 students attend Stratford Stem Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Stratford Stem Magnet School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stratford Stem Magnet School?
Stratford Stem Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stratford Stem Magnet School offer ?
Stratford Stem Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stratford Stem Magnet School part of?
Stratford Stem Magnet School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Stratford Stem Magnet School located?
Stratford Stem Magnet School is located in the Rosebank neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Rosebank.
School Reviews
Review Stratford Stem Magnet School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
