Tenn School For Blind (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025-26)

115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214

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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving 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 Facts (2025-26)

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

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

Student Attention

Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Tenn School For Blind
Pre-K	1
1	1
2	4
3	2
4	7
5	7
6	9
7	4
8	7
9	16
10	7
11	12
12	37

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Total Students

114 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Tenn School For Blind
2023	127
2022	113
2021	108
2020	125
2019	125
2018	115
2017	115
2016	133
2015	139
2014	144
2013	150
2012	150
2011	141
2010	147
2009	146

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Tenn School For Blind
2023	29
2022	36
2021	38
2020	50
2019	50
2018	50
2017	50
2016	45
2015	51
2014	51
2013	51
2012	51
2011	69
2010	69
2009	69

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School Calendar

Campus Size

100 acres

School Mascot

Tiger

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Tenn School For Blind ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The 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)

#1372 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Tenn School For Blind
2023	#1372
2022	#1315
2021	#1167
2019	#1431
2018	#956
2017	#1338
2016	#388
2015	#980
2014	#957
2013	#1237
2012	#1205

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15-19%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Tenn School For Blind	Tennessee	Tennessee School For Blind School District
2023	17%	34%	17%
2022	17%	31%	17%
2021	20%	28%	20%
2019	20%	39%	20%
2018	24%	35%	24%
2017	22%	36%	22%
2016	20%	17%	20%
2015	42%	57%	42%
2014	42%	52%	42%
2013	42%	52%	42%
2012	37%	49%	37%

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20-24%

37%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Tenn School For Blind	Tennessee	Tennessee School For Blind School District
2022	22%	37%	22%
2021	20%	30%	20%
2019	20%	35%	20%
2018	32%	35%	24%
2017	15%	35%	15%
2016	30%	35%	30%
2015	52%	51%	52%
2014	52%	52%	52%
2013	37%	52%	37%
2012	44%	52%	44%
2011	37%	50%	37%

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≤10%

40%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Tenn School For Blind	Tennessee	Tennessee School For Blind School District
2022	10%	40%	10%
2021	34%	38%	34%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

15:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Tenn School For Blind	Tennessee	Tennessee School For Blind School District
2023	4:1	15:1	4:1
2022	3:1	15:1	3:1
2021	3:1	15:1	3:1
2020	3:1	15:1	3:1
2019	3:1	15:1	3:1
2018	2:1	16:1	2:1
2017	2:1	15:1	2:1
2016	3:1	15:1	3:1
2015	3:1	16:1	3:1
2014	3:1	15:1	3:1
2013	3:1	15:1	3:1
2012	3:1	15:1	3:1
2011	2:1	15:1	2:1
2010	2:1	15:1	2:1
2009	2:1	15:1	2:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Tenn School For Blind	Tennessee	Tennessee School For Blind School District
2023	8%	2%	8%
2022	9%	2%	9%
2021	5%	2%	5%
2020	5%	2%	5%
2019	5%	2%	5%
2018	2%	3%	2%
2017	2%	3%	2%
2016	3%	3%	3%
2015	3%	3%	3%
2014	2%	2%	2%
2013	1%	3%	1%
2012	1%	2%	1%
2011	3%	2%	3%

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Hispanic

12%

15%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Tenn School For Blind	Tennessee	Tennessee School For Blind School District
2023	13%	14%	13%
2022	14%	13%	14%
2021	13%	12%	13%
2020	12%	11%	12%
2019	12%	11%	12%
2018	12%	10%	12%
2017	12%	10%	12%
2016	8%	9%	8%
2015	10%	8%	10%
2014	8%	8%	8%
2013	8%	7%	8%
2012	7%	7%	7%
2011	6%	6%	6%
2010	5%	6%	5%
2009	3%	5%	3%

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Black

24%

21%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Tenn School For Blind	Tennessee	Tennessee School For Blind School District
2023	20%	21%	20%
2022	20%	21%	20%
2021	22%	22%	22%
2020	17%	22%	17%
2019	17%	22%	17%
2018	18%	22%	18%
2017	18%	22%	18%
2016	18%	22%	18%
2015	16%	22%	16%
2014	21%	23%	21%
2013	19%	23%	19%
2012	18%	24%	18%
2011	19%	24%	19%
2010	18%	24%	18%
2009	20%	25%	20%

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White

55%

57%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Tenn School For Blind	Tennessee	Tennessee School For Blind School District
2023	57%	59%	57%
2022	56%	60%	56%
2021	59%	60%	59%
2020	66%	62%	66%
2019	66%	62%	66%
2018	68%	63%	68%
2017	68%	63%	68%
2016	70%	64%	70%
2015	70%	65%	70%
2014	69%	66%	69%
2013	71%	66%	71%
2012	73%	67%	73%
2011	72%	67%	72%
2010	75%	68%	75%
2009	77%	68%	77%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Tenn School For Blind	Tennessee	Tennessee School For Blind School District
2023	2%	4%	2%
2022	1%	4%	1%
2021	1%	4%	1%
2016	1%	2%	1%
2015	1%	2%	1%
2013	1%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.63

0.61

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Tenn School For Blind	Tennessee	Tennessee School For Blind School District
2023	0.62	0.59	0.62
2022	0.62	0.58	0.62
2021	0.59	0.58	0.59
2020	0.52	0.56	0.52
2019	0.52	0.56	0.52
2018	0.50	0.55	0.50
2017	0.50	0.55	0.50
2016	0.47	0.54	0.47
2015	0.48	0.53	0.48
2014	0.49	0.52	0.48
2013	0.46	0.51	0.46
2012	0.43	0.50	0.43
2011	0.45	0.49	0.45
2010	0.40	0.48	0.41
2009	0.37	0.48	0.37

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<50%

90%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Tenn School For Blind	Tennessee	Tennessee School For Blind School District
2023	50%	90%
2022	50%	90%	50%
2021	50%	88%	50%
2020	20%	89%	20%
2019	50%	90%	50%
2018	50%	89%	50%
2017	50%	89%	50%
2016	50%	88%	50%
2015	50%	87%	50%
2014	20%	86%	20%
2013	50%	85%	50%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

68%

45%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Tenn School For Blind	Tennessee	Tennessee School For Blind School District
2023	61%	45%	61%
2022	68%	46%	68%
2021	71%	47%	71%
2020	62%	47%	62%
2019	62%	47%	62%
2014	53%	51%	53%
2013	55%	51%	55%
2012	61%	49%	61%
2011	67%	48%	67%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Tennessee School For Blind School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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School Mascot: Tiger

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tenn School For Blind's ranking?

Tenn School For Blind 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).

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 (No virtual instruction).

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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