Education
Supporting education is an investment in the future of the Nashville and Davidson County. Metro Government has made investing in the operations and facilities of public education a top priority. Below you will find performance information for Metro Nashville Public Schools. Click here to learn more about Metro Nashville Public Schools.
Educating Future Leaders - Education
| Measure | 2007 Actual | 2008 Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate for Metro Nashville Public Schools | 70% | 72.5% |
| Percent of MNPS High School Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced on the Reading Portion of the TCAP | 88% | 90% |
| Percent of MNPS High School Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced on the Math Portion of the TCAP | 69% | 80% |
| Percent of MNPS Students in Grades 3-8 Scoring Proficient or Advanced on the Reading Portion of the TCAP | 85% | 88% |
| Percent of MNPS High School Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced on the Math Portion of the TCAP | 82% | 85% |
- 18 MNPS students graduated with International Baccalaureate Diplomas, a degree recognized around the world for it academic rigor.
- Metro Schools has been a statewide leader in recognizing the need for quality pre-kindergarten to prepare students for school success. As of the 2008 fiscal year, the district has 107 Pre-K classrooms, with 38 funded locally, 52 funded with State money, 15 blended classes of regular and special education children funded with local and federal dollars and two federally funded Title I classes.